Attendance Lead

Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 2nd November 2026 Salary: £41,771 - £46142 per annum Bridgelea Primary School is a successful and nurturing specialist primary Pupil Referral Unit serving children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Manchester. We are seeking an exceptional Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring that every child is safe, supported and able to thrive. The role is based across both the Withington and Longsight sites and will provide operational leadership for safeguarding, child protection, attendance, online safety and pupil welfare. About the Candidate As our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will lead day-to-day safeguarding practice, manage complex safeguarding and attendance cases, coordinate multi-agency interventions and ensure statutory safeguarding requirements are implemented consistently across the school. You will work closely with children, families, staff and partner agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for vulnerable pupils. We Are Looking For Someone Who: • Has substantial safeguarding experience within education, social care or a related SEMH setting. • Has experience of managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases. • Is confident in multi-agency working and professional challenge. • Can analyse attendance information and lead effective interventions for vulnerable pupils. • Shares our commitment to nurture, trauma-informed practice and children's rights. • Has excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. About Us What We Offer: • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. • A supportive and experienced leadership team who value your expertise and contribution. • Access to high-quality professional development, including safeguarding conferences and specialist training in SEMH, restorative practice, and communication strategies. • The opportunity to work in a nurturing, inclusive school with a strong culture of care and respect. • A competitive salary on NJC Grade 8. • A vibrant multi-site school community committed to collaboration and continuous improvement. At Bridgelea Primary School, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and children. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us and be part of a school that truly values every child’s right to feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.