Pastoral lead, Deputy Safeguarding officer and Attendance officer

Essential Skills

Professional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of attendance legislation and best practice.
• Understanding of child development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
• Experience working with vulnerable pupils and those with SEMH needs. Communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
• Skilled in managing sensitive and challenging conversations professionally.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Communicate with external agencies and other professionals.

Organisational Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cases effectively.
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data (particularly attendance) and respond strategically.

Leadership and Initiative

• Ability to lead and develop pastoral and attendance strategies.
• Confident decision-making, particularly in safeguarding matters.
• Ability to support and guide colleagues.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic, patient, and resilient.
• Calm under pressure and solution-focused.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, equality, and pupil wellbeing.
• Professional integrity and reliability.

Additional – E = essential D = desirable

• DSL training or willingness to undertake it. E
• Experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or attendance leadership role. D
• Experience working with external agencies. D
• Knowledge of school MIS systems (e.g., Arbor). D
• Team leadership or line management experience. D
• Willingness to work hours when needed which may at times be outside of regular school day. D
• Ability to manage own workload. E
• An awareness of Leeds Practice model and an understanding of trauma informed practice. D

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