Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

Broad Horizons Education Trust Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Laundry Lane Norwich NR7 0XS Email: hr@tsa-edu.uk Vacancy Safeguarding and Attendance Officer Full time - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Term Time Only Permanent Grade - E Salary - £22,032 - £23,483 Actual Salary (£26,403 - £28,142 FTE) Immediate Start About the Role We are seeking dedicated, organised and compassionate professionals to join our team as Safeguarding and Attendance Officers. This is a key role within the school, supporting our commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being and engagement of all students. The successful candidates will play a vital role in safeguarding processes, attendance monitoring and administrative support for the SDSL. You will work closely with pastoral teams, external agencies, students and families to promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment. Key Responsibilities Safeguarding Support Assist the SDSL in managing and maintaining safeguarding records in line with statutory guidance. Support the coordination of safeguarding referrals and communication with external agencies where appropriate. Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding documentation and systems. Support safeguarding meetings and case management processes. Attendance Monitor and analyse student attendance and punctuality data. Work with pastoral staff to identify and support students with attendance concerns. Communicate with parents/carers regarding attendance issues and support plans. Coordinate interventions and track improvements in attendance. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience working within a school, safeguarding, pastoral or child welfare setting. Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge or experience of safeguarding procedures within education (training can be provided). The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confidence working with data systems and Microsoft Office applications. Why Join Us A supportive and collaborative school environment. Opportunities for professional development and safeguarding training. The chance to make a real difference to the safety and well-being of young people. For more information regarding this role, please email hr@tsa-edu.uk or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school. To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details. You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time. Closing Date: Thursday 28 May 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 2 June 2026 We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Please note that i