Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’ We are looking for a dedicated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our friendly, supportive team at Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, from September 2026. This is a year round role. About the role: The Deputy Safeguarding Lead will support the aims and objectives of the school. They will; Manage attendance, pastoral and welfare/safeguarding issues. Work with pupils and families to maximise support and their learning for individual pupils. Contribute to the development of a whole school approach to overcome obstacles to learning and improve pupil participation in learning and whole school life. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)/Child Protection Support pupils and parents of children on Child Protection Plans and implement all aspects of the academy’s Child Protection procedures and protocols under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Early Intervention and External Services To act as Lead Professional in EHAP meetings and to attend other external meetings e.g. Child In Need/CP core group or Case conferences and other multi agency meetings under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Transition - supporting transition visits/plans and gathering Yr 6 safeguarding information. School Health Nurse referrals and other External agency referrals. CMOPS - Daily monitor and action/tasks at the discretion of the DSL. Attendance Alerting parents to patterns of absence and use a solution focussed approach to implementing support plans via SAM Liaise with the attendance officer on a weekly basis to discuss attendance progress and send out attendance warning letters for students close to PA category Chair School Attendance Meetings in line with the attendance policy and in conjunction with the Attendance Officer. Agree targets with parents/carers to improve attendance and inform them of the legal requirements, and process for contin