Admissions, Strategic Lead for Safeguarding & Attendance
Phoenix Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
31 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,597.00 - £40,777.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £29,870 and £37,366
Admissions, Strategic Lead for Safeguarding & Attendance job summary
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference to children's lives? Do you thrive on building strong relationships with families, leading strategic improvement and championing inclusion? If so, Phoenix Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented professional ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
At Phoenix, we are not standing still. We are a rapidly improving school with a clear vision, high aspirations and an unwavering commitment to ensuring every child thrives. As part of the Beyond Schools Trust, we are building a culture where innovation, inclusion and excellence sit at the heart of everything we do.
This is not a traditional attendance role. This is a unique strategic leadership opportunity where you will influence whole-school improvement through attendance, safeguarding, admissions, family engagement and community relations. You will be a key member of our wider leadership team, working directly with the Headteacher, safeguarding leaders and governors to improve outcomes for children and families. The role includes acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and leading the school's admissions and family engagement strategy.
In return we offer:
A comprehensive induction programme.
Growing well-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT
A happy and caring community.
Care First employee assistance programme
non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
two-week, half-term break in October
cycle to work scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Phoenix Primary School
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on 01634 829009 or via email jpenn@phoenixprimary.com
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications
Safeguarding commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Beyond School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff and students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS with children’s barred list and online check will be required for all successful applicants
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Phoenix Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Phoenix Primary is a proud accredited enhanced VbE setting, our values are at the heart of everything we do for our children. Our curriculum is knowledge-engaged and along with our values, the two promote self-leadership, which enables all children to work towards fulfilling their wonderful potential.
This year Phoenix Primary School welcomed our first cohort of Year 2 to continue the exciting transformation from a junior school to a Primary School. Our EYFS and KS1 classes are inspiring, using planning in the moment and Continuous Provision in Year 1, our curriculum is only possible with the key relationships staff build with the children.
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