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Location

Derbyshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

New Mills School is a medium sized 11-16 secondary school based in the High Peak close to the Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of the centres of Stockport and Manchester.

You will find New Mills School a warm and welcoming place, where we pride ourselves in our inclusive educational provision, courteous atmosphere, excellent student welfare and core belief in the power of education to transform lives. The personal qualities of the successful candidate and the ability to enhance and promote our values and ethos will be important criteria for appointment.

We are looking to appoint a Safeguarding and Attendance Officer who will;
• take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety)
• improve levels of attendance by working closely with students, staff, and families to remove barriers
• support students, staff and family members on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police

We are looking for an individual who is able to prioritise workload and resolve issues that arise independently. The successful candidate will be confident, have good interpersonal skills and be prepared to work flexibly.

You should be a strong team player, looking forward to joining our school at an important time in its’ development.

Application packs can be obtained from, and should be returned to Pete Eckersley, Office Manager, New Mills School, Church Lane, New Mills High Peak, SK22 4NR, or via email to [email protected] or from the school website

Informal visits to the School are welcomed; to make arrangements or for further details about this vacancy please contact Pete Eckersley, on 01663 423125, or via email [email protected] .

New Mills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

New Mills School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references and a Disclosure and Barring check.

Job Description and Person Specification
Candidate Letter

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Salary

£30.05k per annum