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Meltham Moor Primary School

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Term-time only

1

Birmingham Lane, Meltham, West Yorkshire, HD9 5LH

Permanent

Band F, NJC Points 16-19

£31,525 - £33,119 per annum. Actual Salary: £26.541 - £27,883 per annum.

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Meltham Moor Primary School

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

Previous applicants need not reapply, as their application will be considered alongside any new applications received.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive Sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Meltham Moor Primary School, we are looking for an experienced, compassionate and proactive Attendance, Welfare & Student Support Officer to join our dedicated team.

This is a highly rewarding role at the heart of school life, where you will make a real difference to children's attendance, wellbeing and overall success. Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to learning, support vulnerable children and promote positive outcomes for every child.

As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will play a key role in maintaining our strong safeguarding culture, ensuring children feel safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential. Supported by the trust central team, you will take decisive action to safeguard pupils, coordinate support for vulnerable children and help ensure their welfare remains at the heart of everything we do.

If you are a caring professional who thrives on building positive relationships and is passionate about improving life chances for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll join a welcoming and collaborative school community, with the support and opportunities that come from being part of the Together Learning Trust - This could be the rewarding next step you’ve been looking for.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Champion excellent attendance by working proactively with families, identifying concerns early and helping pupils establish positive attendance habits.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting effective safeguarding practice and ensuring children feel safe, supported and listened to.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families, providing practical and emotional support to overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, school leaders and external agencies to coordinate personalised support for vulnerable pupils and families.
• Maintain accurate records and use attendance and welfare data to track progress, celebrate success and inform effective interventions.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

A tour of the school will be available on Monday 16th & Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 1.15pm.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions a chance to visit the school ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Jane Morelli via j.morelli@melthammoor.tlt.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete your online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.