School Safeguarding and Attendance [Pastoral] Lead

Olga Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check and any appointment will be subject to references.

Fixed term contract 2 years

Scale P01 - points 28-31, 35 hours per week, 40 weeks

We are looking for a resilient, determined and proactive person to join our school to take on the important role of school safeguarding and attendance lead. The right candidate will work alongside the Senior Leadership team in helping children and families who require support.

You will be able to build excellent relationships with families and consider the best possible options to support families. You will liaise with outside agencies in order to reach the right support and also be able to signpost families to alternative support.

The school safeguarding and attendance lead will report directly to the Senior Leadership Team and is the school's leading support staff professional working with children and families.

You will:

• Be dedicated to achieving high quality care and provision for all children.
• Be committed to high standards for yourself and others.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work in partnership with enthusiastic and supportive staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Demonstrate a passion for and expertise in child protection and safeguarding
• Meet the criteria as outlined in the person specification.

We can offer you:

• Fantastic children;
• Committed, hardworking and welcoming colleagues;
• A great new building;
• A school that is strongly committed to your professional development and is an active member of the Tower Hamlets Education Partnership;
• Membership of an employee assistance programme giving access to a range of support services including free private GP.

Visits to the school are essential to enable you to find out more about our school and if it is right for you. Please contact Cynthia Clarke to make an appointment, either telephone on 020 8981 7127 or by email at: cynthia@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk. 

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the online application form by 9:00am Friday 10th May 2024. Interviews and/or assessments will take place on Friday 17th May 2024.