Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

North Star 240°, Bristol, BS11 0QA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £26,522 - £28,485 per annum

Safeguarding and Attendance Officer job summary

Join Our Team

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and committed Safeguarding Officer to play a pivotal role in promoting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils across our school.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), in particular the assistant head (DDSL) senior leaders, staff, parents and external agencies, you will support the effective implementation of safeguarding procedures and ensure that children receive the support and protection they need to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong safeguarding knowledge, exceptional communication skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in all aspects of safeguarding and child protection.
• Manage and maintain accurate safeguarding records and documentation.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and welfare concerns, identifying and responding to emerging risks.
• Liaise effectively with children, families, social care, health professionals and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to safeguarding meetings, child protection conferences and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Support in providing advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding concerns and referral processes.
• Support early intervention and pastoral strategies to improve pupil wellbeing and engagement.
• Contribute to safeguarding audits, policy reviews and compliance activities.
• Help promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the school.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Possess excellent organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Be resilient, proactive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Be capable of working independently and as part of a team.

We Can Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Dedicated and caring staff committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to employee wellbeing support.
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About North Star 240°

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 75 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North Star 240° website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-star-240

North Star 240° is the secondary provision of North Star Academy Trust based in North Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We aim to be part of a joined-up provision offering our pupils the outstanding education they deserve.

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