Safeguarding, Attendance and Student Wellbeing Leader


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cinderford, GL14 2AZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about improving attendance, safeguarding vulnerable students and supporting young people to thrive both in and beyond the classroom?

SGS Forest High is looking for a Safeguarding, Attendance and Student Wellbeing Leader to join our Inclusion Team and play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and ready to succeed.

We are proud to be Cinderford's secondary school and are deeply committed to giving every young person the best possible education. Our FOREST values of Friendship, Organised, Respectful, Engaged, Sustainable and Teamwork sit at the heart of our culture and the way we work with our students, families and each other.

What you'll do

• Lead and support safeguarding processes as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, helping to ensure that children and young people are protected and receive the support they need.

• Champion excellent attendance by identifying barriers, implementing targeted interventions and working closely with students and families to improve outcomes.

• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school, ensuring students can access support when they need it.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to coordinate effective support for vulnerable students.

• Monitor safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing data, using insights to identify trends and drive meaningful action.

• Represent the school at multi-agency meetings and contribute to plans that improve the safety, welfare and educational outcomes of students.

• Provide advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing matters.

• Play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all students can flourish

Who you are

• An experienced safeguarding, attendance or pastoral professional who is passionate about improving young people's lives.

• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection practices, with a strong commitment to keeping children safe.

• Skilled at building positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.

• Compassionate, resilient and approachable, with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and calmly.

• Confident using data and professional judgement to identify concerns and coordinate effective interventions.

• An excellent communicator who can engage, challenge and support others to achieve the best outcomes for students.

• Committed to inclusion, wellbeing and ensuring every young person feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

• Organised, proactive and able to thrive in a busy and varied school environment.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us

• Be part of a school that places safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of everything it does.

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of students and families every day.

• Join a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to high standards and continuous improvement.

• Lead impactful work that improves attendance, wellbeing and student outcomes across the school.

• Help shape a culture where every student feels safe, respected and able to achieve their full potential.

• Work in a rewarding role that offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to influence whole-school practice.

• Join a school community driven by its FOREST values and ambitious for every young person.

Further details about the role

If you're excited by the opportunity to make a lasting difference to students' safety, wellbeing and success, and to play a key role in our continued improvement journey, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12th October 2026

Interviews: 16th October 2026

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.

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