Welfare and Attendance Lead

Job details

Salary: Grade 11 Points 20 to 25, £30,736 – 34,287 this would increase dependent on agreed holiday working

Employer: Taunton Deane Partnership College

Location: Taunton, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 14 November 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

37 hours per week, term time plus all INSETs (and some holiday working – to be discussed and agreed at interview),

Permanent Role

Start date: January 2026

is one of four Pupil Referral Units commissioned by Somerset Council and Somerset schools, covering Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe. We work alongside students (5-16 years) in several ways: those who have an EHCP naming us as their school; students with medical needs that inhibits their access to mainstream settings; those who have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school and in partnership with schools through our Centres and in Outreach.

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a Welfare & Attendance Lead to drive the work of our Safeguarding Team under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and direct our Attendance Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to take a lead role in the organisation, working in a supportive and effective team.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Has an excellent working knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, welfare and attendance and how it applies in a school context
Has the ability to build trusting relationships with young people and their families who may be hard to engage, and be professionally curious about their lived experiences
Has excellent organisational and time management skills coupled with experience of working with children and young people and their parents/carers
Is keen to develop in a leadership role and can motivate, support and direct the work of others
Is confident, resilient and dependable and is committed to high quality support for young people
Is organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile.

DBS check

TDPC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful candidates will be required to demonstrate a high awareness of these areas and undergo an enhanced DBS check. We also conduct online checks of all applicants during the shortlisting process.