Attendance & Safeguarding Officer
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 5LH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75792041 |
Summary
Required as soon as possible
Attendance & Safeguarding Officer
(Grade F Point 17-23, 35 hours per week, term time plus 10 days)
£31022 to £34434 pro rata
We are looking to appoint an Attendance & Safeguarding Officer to work alongside our Inclusion Lead in our popular two form entry catholic primary school. The governors would like to receive applications from those who are keen to support our strong Catholic ethos and who believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
The Attendance & Safeguarding Officer is a senior support staff role and is a vital link between pupils, families and the school community. They will combine empathy with diligence, using their skills to identify barriers to attendance, address safeguarding concerns, and create a culture where every child feels safe and motivated to learn.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a school, youth work or safeguarding role and will have a good understanding of attendance and safeguarding best practice.
We are in the midst of change and this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and wants to make an impact.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Application forms are available on our school website.
Closing Date: 20th March 2026
Shortlisting: 23rd March 2026
Interview: 27th March 2026
References will be sought prior to interview.
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Support Staff application form and further details are available to download from the school website (https://www.stoc.bolton.sch.uk/), and should be sent to J Vosper, School Business Manager at jobs@stoc.bolton.sch.uk
Supporting Documents
↗ Consent to Obtain References↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
↗ Application Form
↗ Notes to Applicant
↗ Recruitment Monitoring Form
↗ Job Description & Person Spec
↗ Application Pack
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