Job Description

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Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

Permanent, full-time, 40 weeks per year

37 hours per week (Hours: 8am-3:30pm, finish at 3pm on a Tuesday)

Grade 6 (Actual Salary 23,982 - 25,840)

Required ASAP

St Mark's CE School is one whole school community, where we create a sense of belonging for all who enter our school. Our ethos of nurture and high standards and expectations will be modelled through the school by excellent staff.


Are you passionate about safeguarding children and supporting their wellbeing? Do you want to make a tangible difference in a vibrant and growing school community? St Mark's C of E School is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding and Attendance Officer to join our team and lead on critical safeguarding and attendance matters.


As Safeguarding and Attendance Officer, you will work closely with the Director of Pastoral and Inclusions to ensure that St Mark's maintains the highest standards of child safety and welfare. This vital role involves supporting students with safeguarding concerns, attendance challenges, mental health, and wellbeing needs, working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies.


https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/vacancies.html and fill in our 'Support Staff' application form.


Completed applications should be then emailed to: recruitment@st-marks-southampton.org.uk


Closing date: 9th September 2025


Interview date: w/c 15th September 2025


St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


This role requires an enhanced DBS.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.