Attendance Officer with Safeguarding Responsibility

Job Introduction

Job Title:  Attendance Officer with Safeguarding Responsibility
Salary: £29,514 per annum (TA4 point 19 £33,600 inc SEN allowance. Actual term-time pro-tata £29,514)
Hours: 37
Location:  The Forge Secondary Shorty Stay School, 215 Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8HF
Fixed Term Contract: 12 Month 
  

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 then please contact, Simranjit Grewal 01527 597936 or email to sgrewal@theforge.worcs.sch.uk.  

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.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026
 Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 26th June 2026