Safeguarding and Attendance Lead

Fountain Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0AW

61 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 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: £27,443.00 - £28,981.00 Annually (Actual)

Safeguarding and Attendance Lead job summary

Safeguarding and Attendance Lead

Salary Scale - National Joint Council Scale Point 23 to 25 £34,434 to £36,363, actual salary £27,443 to £28,981

Hours - 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

We are looking for an excellent leader, who puts learning at the heart of everything they do and who understands and supports our vision for our children.

The successful candidate will be able to:

lead the pastoral team and coordinate their work.

communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

lead safeguarding and attendance.

Support behaviour and nurture across the school.

Fountain Primary School is a good, two form entry school in Morley, Leeds. We are proud to be a part of Owlcotes Multi Academy Trust.

Our most recent inspection states:

‘Pupils at Fountain Primary School are polite, friendly and courteous. They are happy to come to school, and one pupil said, ‘I would like to come to school every day of my life.’ (OFSTED Nov 21)

We are extremely proud to offer you:

an innovative curriculum matched to all pupils’ needs.

a supportive, forward thinking leadership team.

an excellent CPD programme.

fantastic children who really want to learn.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st September at 9.00am

Interview: Thursday 24th September 2026

If you would like to visit the school or discuss the role further please contact admin@fountain.owlcotesmat.org

Applicants must complete an application form explaining how their skills and experiences would help them succeed in this role. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Fountain Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fountain Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fountain-primary-school-leeds

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