Academy Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager (SWAM) at Chiltern Way Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CWAT/94650

Location

Wendover Campus Church Lane, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6NL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£40,777.00 - £45,091.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

42.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 6th Sep, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

An exciting, life‑changing career with fabulous opportunities. Be part of something extraordinary.

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a highly successful, award‑winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust with multiple state‑of‑the‑art campuses. Our teams work across a broad range of ASC and SEMH needs, delivering innovative, transformational education and exceptional care that changes the life chances of young people every day.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we are dedicated to supporting young people with ASC and SEMH through innovative and nurturing education.

The Academy Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager (SWAM) is a key pastoral leadership role responsible for promoting the safety, wellbeing, attendance and engagement of all students. Working closely with academy leaders, families and external agencies, the postholder will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding practices, high-quality pastoral support and effective attendance interventions are embedded across the academy. The successful candidate will lead on complex safeguarding matters, support staff development, analyse and use data to drive improvement, and champion a culture where every child feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Join us—and help change lives, shape futures, and make a lasting impact.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way 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. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Contact Details

  Emma Bryan
  01296622157
  ebryan@chilternway.org

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