Attendance and Safeguarding Administrator

HANLEY CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL; The Hook; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Academy in the UK is seeking an organised Attendance and Safeguarding Administrator. This role involves supporting the Safeguarding and Attendance Officer in maintaining student welfare and attendance, delivering administrative support, and interacting professionally with students and families. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and adept with IT. This part-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including a secure pension scheme and access to health services.

Benefits

Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to a cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Free access to Westfield Health services

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Confident using IT packages for administration tasks.
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in previous roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Officer.
• Deliver administrative support across safeguarding and attendance.
• Provide a professional service to students, families, and visitors.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with IT packages

Attention to detail

Organised and proactive mindset

Ability to remain calm in a busy environment

Job description

22-22.5 hours per week, spread across 3 days (specific days to be agreed with the successful candidate). Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. We are seeking to appoint an organised and proactive Attendance and Safeguarding Administrator to support the Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Officer and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in ensuring the safety, welfare and attendance of students in Years 7-13. The role involves delivering efficient administrative support across safeguarding and attendance procedures, working with staff and external agencies, and providing a professional, helpful service to students, families and visitors. The ideal candidate will be confident using a range of IT packages and will bring a warm and professional approach to all interactions. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. A positive, adaptable mindset, along with the ability to remain calm, organised and focused in a busy environment, is essential.

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence. Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing. Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence. References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.

Salary: Scale 4 SCP 7-11, dependent on skills. £26,403 - £28,142 FTE. Pro-rated to £13,623 - £14,520 (22 hours, term-time only).

• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts