ATTENDANCE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

King James Academy Royston; Royston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

King James Academy Royston is seeking an Attendance & Safeguarding Officer to lead the operational management of attendance and safeguarding in a school setting.

The post holder will work with students, families and external agencies to improve attendance and safety, act as Deputy DSL, and support transitions and data reporting to leaders and governors.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools and data analysis.
• Familiarity with MIS systems and family engagement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and ensure registers are accurate.
• Lead attendance meetings and support plans.
• Act as Deputy DSL and maintain safeguarding records.
• Analyse attendance trends using Arbor and report to leaders.
• Coordinate in-year admissions and student transitions.
• Communicate with families and external agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Experience in schools

Family engagement

MIS systems

Tools

Arbor

Job description

The Attendance & Safeguarding Officer plays a key role in ensuring every student attends school regularly, feels safe and is supported to achieve their full potential. The postholder will lead the operational management of attendance, working proactively with students, families and external agencies to improve outcomes and attendance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working week. Monday to Friday 8.30am-15.00pm Term time plus training days.

Attendance Management

• Monitor daily attendance using Arbor.

• Coordinate first-day response procedures.

• Ensure registers are accurate and statutory requirements are met.

• Monitor lateness and attendance concerns.

Attendance Intervention and Support

• Identify students at risk of persistent absence.

• Lead attendance meetings and support plans.

• Undertake home visits and welfare checks where appropriate.

• Work with families and external agencies.

Attendance Data and Reporting

• Analyse attendance trends using Arbor.

• Produce reports for leaders, governors and Trust.

• Monitor vulnerable groups and intervention impact.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy DSL.

• Maintain safeguarding records.

• Attend safeguarding meetings and referrals.

• Respond to attendance concerns linked to safeguarding risks.

Admissions and Student Transitions

• Coordinate in-year admissions.

• Manage student transition and records.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Develop positive relationships with families.

• Support staff with attendance procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

• Undertake training and other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

• Essential: Experience in schools, data analysis, MIS systems and family engagement

• Desirable: Arbor, attendance, safeguarding and multi-agency experience