ATTENDANCE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

From the advert

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