Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Champion at Reach Schools

4 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RS/91163

Location

53-55 High Street, Feltham, Greater London, TW13 4AB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£40,165.88 - £43,042.15 Annually (Actual)
(£45,706 - £48,979 FTE)

Closing Date

5:00pm, Fri 20th Mar, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Interview will be held on a rolling basis.

Interview Date(s) Interview will be held on a rolling basis.

About this Role

You will to act as a leaders and ambassador for the school with pupils, parents and external agencies and will also play a critical role in helping all families access both in school and external provision in partnership, so that all children attend school well, are safe and healthy and are able to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity.

The DDSL/Attendance Champion will have an attendance focus and will lead and manage strategies that promote excellent pupil attendance and punctuality across the Trust. The DDSL/Attendance Champion will work closely with pupils, families, and staff to identify barriers to attendance and implement effective interventions.

During term time the DDSL/Attendance Champion should always be available (during school or college hours from 8-4.30pm) for staff in the school or college to discuss any safeguarding concerns. The DDSL/Attendance Champion may be required to work additional hours from time to time if there is an urgent safeguarding issue which requires them to remain in the building whilst advice is sought.

Contact Details

  Jacinta Kalema
  02088 931 099
  recruitment@reachacademy.org.uk

Reach Schools would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

We are a small school for 4-18 year olds that aims to transform the lives of all our pupils by providing them with the skills, attitudes and academic qualifications to flourish in any career and live happy and fulfilled lives. Please tell us why you are applying for a role at the school and what skills you will bring to it. (500 words max)