P16 Safeguarding and Attendance Officer at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Worksop, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

27577.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safeguarding, Attendance Improvement, Child Protection, Statutory Compliance, Stakeholder Liaison, Communication, Time Management, Organization, Adaptability, Initiative, Case Management, Inter-agency Collaboration

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Post 16 Safeguarding & Attendance Officer Academy: Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £26,690 to £27,577 (Grade 7) Working Pattern: 37 hours, Monday to Friday. Term time only plus 10 days (40 weeks) Are you skilled in both driving attendance improvement and managing complex child protection issues? Join us as a Safeguarding & Attendance Officer, where you will provide crucial support to the Senior Leadership Team by ensuring both statutory safeguarding compliance and strategic attendance improvement are achieved. This role is vital, requiring a high degree of specialist knowledge and the ability to liaise professionally and effectively across all external agencies. Welcome from the Principal: I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley, a school where excellence, innovation, and opportunity create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. We are situated at the heart of the community in Worksop, the "Gateway to the Dukeries." We are deeply committed to putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching, allowing students to make exceptional progress through our knowledge-rich, personalised curriculum. Our Performing Arts Department is a particular area of excellence. If you are passionate about education, we warmly invite you to join our dedicated team. We value and invest in our staff, offering high-quality professional development and a collaborative environment. We operate as a supportive school family, celebrating successes and working together with a shared sense of purpose. If you share our values, apply now and take the next step in your career with us. To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fD8cu-f8LrJWNJYMbAexXuP-eb9UqMRv/view?usp=sharing] If you would like to visit the Post 16 Centre or would like more information on the role, please contact Janette Shea, Head of Centre at j.shea@p16worksop.outwood.com [s.williams@valley.outwood.com] Closing date: Midday, Friday 12th June 2026 Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance: * Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. * Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. * Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis) * Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now. * Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/jointhefamily] * To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/about-us] Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Responsibilities

Ensure statutory safeguarding compliance and drive strategic attendance improvements for Post 16 students. Provide crucial support to the Senior Leadership Team and liaise professionally with external agencies.