Designated Safeguarding & Attendance Lead

Perryfields Academy, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0RG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 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: £42,839.00 - £51,356.00 Annually (FTE)

Designated Safeguarding & Attendance Lead job summary

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Designated Safeguarding and Attendance Lead to join a strong senior leadership team.

Perryfields Academy is a thriving school located in Oldbury, Sandwell. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the life chances of our students. You will have an important role in building on the good standards already achieved at Perryfields. We are very proud of the achievements our students make academically and in many other spheres. We aspire to provide the very best educational opportunities and outcomes for all of our students.

We encourage visits from all applicants prior to applying for the role. Please contact Natalie Graham-Reid at Natalie.Graham-Reid@perrys.org.uk. We can offer you:

the full support of an experienced professional team of staff.

well established protocols and systems.

continuing Professional Development and training to support you in your work.

the opportunity to work in this innovative and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust.

employee assistance scheme to include free and confidential advice, information and counselling, discounted gym membership, discounts at various retail outlets and attractions/days out.

cycle to work scheme.

great management support.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE APPLICATION PROCESS EARLY.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Perryfields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 817 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Perryfields Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/perryfields-academy

Perryfields is a vibrant and caring school that
places the students at the centre of each decision we take.
In May 2021, we were delighted for Perryfields to become part of Broadleaf
Partnership Trust. We continue to enjoy working collaboratively within a small
network of academies, to provide opportunities for both our students and staff to
thrive and excel, whilst maintaining our individual flair as an academy.
Whilst at Perryfields, our students are empowered to be aspirational, resilient and
independent learners. Our broad and balanced curriculum helps to cultivate the
individual, fostering a love of learning and the desire to achieve. It is designed to
enhance the development of our students with both subject specific and transferable
skills, preparing them for the future and wider-world. This is reflected in our
consistently good exam results.
Underpinning our culture of ambition is a strong and supportive pastoral system. The
promotion of positive mental health and wellbeing encourages our learners to unlock
their potential, within a kind and friendly environment. We equip our students with
the life skills they need to succeed both academically and socially, so they can be
well-rounded members of the wider community.
We pride ourselves on working as a united team

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