Safeguarding and Attendance Officer
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, Andover, SP11 9LT11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,537.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) Grade H, Point 15-17, £31,537 – £33,699 FTE (DOE)
Safeguarding and Attendance Officer job summary
Safeguarding and Attendance Officer
Eagles Primary Academy
Salary: Grade H, Point 15-17, £31,537 - £33,699 FTE (DOE)
Actual Salary: £13,487 - £14,412 pro rata (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, 2 ½ days per week (days to be confirmed) 17 ½ hours per week, Term time only, plus 2 weeks (41 Weeks)
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
Interview Date: W/C 27th February 2026
Job Overview
To lead and manage attendance, safeguarding, and welfare, ensuring robust systems that keep children safe, support families, and ensure full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and all statutory duties.
Why choose us?
Eagles Academy is ambitious, growing, and inclusive 4-11 primary school and nursery school, who are a proud member of the Ascend Learning Trust.
At Eagles Primary Academy, we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey.
We actively encourage our children to be enthusiastic, resilient, collaborative, and aspirational and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming life-long learners.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
Together we Belong, Believe, Become.
We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:
Health & Wellbeing
Free annual Flu Vaccines
Discounted Gym Memberships
24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
*Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
Generous holiday allowance
Flexible working solutions
Financial
Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
Excellent Pension Schemes
Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
Career Progression
Instructional Coaching for Teachers
Developmental performance management conversations
Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
Recognition and Reward -including service awards
* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.
Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent” and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ascend Learning 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. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wellington Eagles Primary Academy website
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy are looking to recruit a Classroom Teacher with a potential for Phase Leader.
We aspire for our Primaries to become a beacon of excellence and optimism for the Ludgershall and Tidworth community providing an outstanding education for all its students.
As an organisation we are committed to providing exceptional continuous professional development to effectively support all staff and secure the best learning environment for our students. To this end we ensure that our staff are fully resourced with access to the latest technology.
Our ambition for our primary schools is to provide an outstanding education for all its students regardless of background or ability.
Our Values are:
• Excellence through rigorous learning of key skills within a rich and broad curriculum.
• Holistic learning by developing the whole child.
• Innovation in the way we teach and learn.
• Collaboration with parents, RWBAT family of schools, the military community, and local primaries.
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