Attendance Officer with Safeguarding Responsibility

Attendance Officer with Safeguarding Responsibility 37 hours per week (worked over 5 days, term time only inc 5 Training Days) 12-Month Fixed Term Contract TA4 point 19 £33,600 including Sen Allowance Actual, term time pro-rata £29,514 We are looking to appoint an Attendance Officer with Safeguarding Responsibility who will monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, analysing data to identify key areas of concern. To work closely with pupils, staff, parents and carers to reduce levels of absence, and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue. You will be working 37 hours per week over 5 days. The post does not require you work during the school holidays but does include 5 training days during term time. The post would suit someone who has good knowledge and experience working in a busy school and wants to progress, or a person with other relevant experience. Our pupils are 11-16 years and have been excluded or are close to being excluded from mainstream school. Pupils are referred to us by schools and the Local Authority. Our Teaching groups are small between 2 and 8 pupils per class. If you would like to find out more or would like an application pack emailed to you then please contact, Simranjit Grewal 01527 597936 or email to sgrewal@theforge.worcs.sch.uk. The Application form and job description are also available on our website: https://www.theforge.worcs.sch.uk/vacancies Return completed application forms to the school at sgrewal@theforge.worcs.sch.uk by Monday 15th June 2026 8am. Interviews will take place thereafter. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. If you like a challenge and would like to test your skills