Job Description

Salary: Circa 45,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

At Elevate Multi Academy Trust, safeguarding and attendance are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a skilled, passionate leader to drive strategy, champion best practice, and make a lasting difference for children across our academies.

What You'll Do

Lead safeguarding, attendance & child protection across the Trust

Support and develop DSLs, deputies and attendance officers

Improve attendance by tackling barriers with families and agencies

Act as Lead Officer for allegations management

Why Join Elevate?

Be part of a highly successful Trust where safeguarding and attendance are the foundations of success. We invest in professional growth and foster a culture of care, inclusion, and excellence. you will have opportunities to influence policy, practice, and contribute to a strong culture of well-being, inclusion, and continuous improvement, ensuring all children are protected and able to thrive.

Further information

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Safeguarding and Attendance as well as join a successful and growing Multi Academy Trust and we would encourage you to contact Asma Maqsood-Shah, Director of School Improvement by e-mail

a.maqsood-shah@elevatemat.org

or telephone 07548 825729 for a confidential discussion regarding this role.

How to apply

Please return your completed application form to Katie Meynell at

k.meynell@elevatemat.org.

Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process.

Key Dates:

Application Closing Date: 29th September 2025



Interview Date: W/C 6th October 2025

Key Documents:

Application Form.doc



.pdf





Elevate Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.



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Safeguarding and Attendance Lead

Posted:

16/09/2025

Closing date:

29/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59