Designated Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Officer
Full time (Term time only)
Required from September 2025
Support Staff Grade 5 - £39,895-£57,000 FTE
Norwich High School for Girls is committed to maintaining a best practice approach to safeguarding and, through the appointment of a full-time DSL, recognises the scope and significance of the school’s role in safeguarding children of all ages.
The school is committed to ensuring that all aspects of regulatory and statutory responsibility are fulfilled with professionalism and an absolute commitment to promoting the welfare of the child.
The postholder will be responsible for safeguarding children across the school (from age 3-18) and will work with all staff to create an effective safeguarding culture. At Norwich High School the DSL is also the Attendance Officer.
About Norwich High School
As a Girls’ Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, giving us unrivalled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning. We can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- A generous pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
- Free life assurance benefit
- Onsite parking
- Free lunch during term time
- Access to the Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool subject to availability and induction
- Access to our free Employee Assistance programme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
A letter of application addressed to the Head (Miss Alison Sefton) should be included with your application form. Please note that CVs without a completed school application form cannot be considered.
Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025 (12 noon)
Interview date: Monday 23rd June 2025