Academy Designated Safeguarding & Attendance Lead at St Clare's School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SCS/87814

Location

Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£37,280.00 - £39,862.00 Annually (FTE)
Support Grade H (Points 26-29 ) £37,280-£39,862

Closing Date

11:59pm, 22nd Feb 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Job Title: Designated Safeguarding & Attendance Lead

Location: St Clare's School

Grade/Scale: Support H grade 26-29 £37,280-£39,862 (pro rata per annum) 37 hours per week Term Time plus 4 weeks (43 weeks per year)

Contract: 37 hours per week Term Time plus 4 weeks (43 weeks per year) (Part time and/or term time only could be considered for the right candidate)

St Clare’s School, part of Esteem Multi‑Academy Trust, is seeking a highly skilled, committed and child‑centred Designated Safeguarding & Attendance Lead (DSL) to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our school’s commitment to keeping every child safe, supported and able to thrive.

As our DSL, you will hold strategic and operational responsibility for safeguarding, child protection, pupil welfare and attendance across the entire Academy. You’ll lead and inspire staff, work closely with multi‑agency partners, and ensure that safeguarding remains at the forefront of school culture, decision‑making and practice.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about St Clare's School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!