About this role
Broad Horizons Education Trust
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane
Norwich
NR7 0XS
Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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 it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.
Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.