Pastoral lead, Deputy Safeguarding officer and Attendance officer

Essential Skills

Professional Knowledge

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child

protection procedures. Knowledge of attendance legislation and best

practice. Understanding of child development, behaviour,

and emotional wellbeing. Experience working with vulnerable pupils and

those with SEMH needs. Communication Excellent verbal and written communication

skills. Ability to build trusting relationships with

pupils, families, and staff. Skilled in managing sensitive and challenging

conversations professionally. High level of confidentiality and discretion. Communicate with external agencies and other

professionals.

Organisational Skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and cases

effectively. Strong record-keeping and attention to detail. Ability to analyse data (particularly

attendance) and respond strategically.

Leadership and Initiative

Ability to lead and develop pastoral and

attendance strategies. Confident decision-making, particularly in

safeguarding matters. Ability to support and guide colleagues.

Personal Attributes

Empathetic, patient, and resilient. Calm under pressure and solution-focused. Strong commitment to inclusion, equality, and

pupil wellbeing. Professional integrity and reliability.

Additional – E =essential D = desirable

DSL training or willingness to undertake it. E Experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or

attendance leadership role. D Experience working with external agencies. D Knowledge of school MIS systems (e.g., Arbor). D Team leadership or line management experience. D Willingness to work hours when needed which may

at times be outside of regular school day. D Ability to manage own workload. E An awareness of Leeds Practice model and an

understanding of trauma informed practice. D