Valley Park School

VIAT; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is seeking a Designated Safeguarding/Attendance Officer to join the Safeguarding/Attendance team. The post focuses on safety, wellbeing and attendance of students, operates term time only and five days a week, and is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

The role requires commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies, with eligibility checks including statutory disclosures and references as part of the shortlisting process.

Qualifications

• Posts require safeguarding and attendance responsibilities.
• Role involves Enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding compliance.
• Applicants must meet policy requirements including Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, wellbeing, and attendance of students within the organisation.
• Work as part of the Safeguarding/Attendance team to ensure policy adherence.

Job description

Designated Safeguarding/Attendance Officer

Type of Position: Designated Safeguarding, Attendance Officer

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Closing Date: 24/07/2026 at 12:00

We are seeking someone to join our Safeguarding/Attendance team. This post is responsible for safety, wellbeing, and attendance of students within the organisation. The post is term time only, five days a week.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.