Attendance and Safeguarding Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a committed and proactive Attendance & Safeguarding Officer to join Trinity Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to play a key role in promoting strong attendance, supporting student wellbeing, and contributing to a safe and supportive school environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance, working closely with staff, students, families, and external agencies to address barriers and ensure all students are fully engaged in their education. Alongside this, you will support the Academy’s safeguarding provision, helping to maintain a culture where student safety and welfare are paramount. You will contribute to effective safeguarding practices, accurate record keeping, and timely responses to concerns, ensuring that all students are supported to achieve their full potential.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:

1. Experience of working within a school or educational setting, with a strong understanding of attendance and safeguarding processes (desirable)
2. A genuine commitment to providing the best possible opportunities for all pupils, supporting their wellbeing, engagement, and success
3. Experience of working directly with students and parents/carers, and collaborating effectively with colleagues and external agencies
4. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret attendance and safeguarding data, produce reports, and identify key trends and interventions
5. Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships
6. Knowledge of strategies and interventions to improve attendance and address barriers to engagement
7. Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
8. Ability to work under pressure, remain calm in challenging situations, and prioritise workload efficiently
9. A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all students feel safe, supported, and values
10. An unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives, in line with our trust’s motto, libertas per cultum (freedom through education)

WHO WE ARE

Trinity Academy, as part of the outstanding Future Academies Trust, provides a traditional and aspirational academic curriculum and a fully-rounded education for students aged 11-18. Based in Brixton, South London, we have a diverse catchment area with excellent transport links.

Trinity Academy’s focus is on setting and achieving aspirational and rigorous educational standards. To that end, we offer pupils of all abilities a style of education more usually found in grammar schools or the independent sector. Exemplary knowledge-rich teaching and learning drive everything we do, underpinned by proven best practices in education.

THE BENEFITS

1. Excellent professional development, with Trust‑wide CPD and clear pathways for rapid career progression.
2. Supportive, collaborative working culture, with a strong focus on staff well‑being.
3. Generous pension schemes, including employer contributions to the LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
4. Enhanced leave benefits, including a two‑week October half‑term and family‑friendly policies.
5. Comprehensive well‑being package, with access to a Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, CBT, counselling and eye‑care vouchers.
6. Lifestyle and financial benefits, including Mintago discounts, corporate gym membership and affordable childcare through YellowNest.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Attendance and Safeguarding Officer at Trinity Academy, please click on the "Apply now" button to complete the online application form.

Closing date: 6th July 2026 at 12 Noon

Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.