Attendance & Safeguarding Support Officer at Hampton College

Required Immediately

Attendance & Safeguarding Support Officer

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed?

Do you have the confidence to build positive relationships with students, families and professionals, helping to remove barriers to education and wellbeing?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Attendance & Safeguarding Support Officer to join our dedicated pastoral team in this exciting new role. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving student attendance, supporting vulnerable young people and contributing to our safeguarding culture.

This role sits at the heart of school life. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral staff, families and external agencies, you will help ensure that every student is safe, supported and able to access the education they deserve.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Attendance & Safeguarding Support Officer, you will:

• Lead proactive work to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.
• Build positive and productive relationships with students and families.
• Conduct home visits and work directly with parents to overcome barriers to attendance.
• Monitor attendance data, identify trends and coordinate targeted interventions.
• Support the safeguarding team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Maintain oversight of safeguarding concerns and ensure timely action is taken.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for students.
• Provide highly effective administrative support for safeguarding and pastoral services.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years relevant experience working in a similar role and with young people and families.
• Understands attendance, safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Is organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities.
• Can communicate confidently and sensitively with students, parents and professionals.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Has excellent administrative and ICT skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Can maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement.

Working Hours

7:30am to 12:30pm (Monday to Friday) term time plus 5 days (included designated training days)

About Hampton College

Hampton College is an established all-through school (ages 4-19) located in Hampton Vale, Peterborough.  It sits within Hampton Academies Trust (HAT) and works closely with neighbouring schools such as Hampton Gardens and Hampton Lakes.

Opened in 2005, the school has grown to serve over 1,620 students across both primary and secondary phases, including a thriving Sixth Form. Our facilities include specialist teaching spaces, a large Sixth Form Centre, and a learning environment that supports academic excellence as well as personal development.

The school’s vision centres on outstanding education, valuing people, promoting high‑quality learning, and maintaining a positive, healthy, community‑focused environment.  Our motto that is embedded throughout our school community is Progress, Partnership & Pride. 

How to Apply

If, having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application via MyNewTerm.

• Please complete all sections of the application form.  CV’s will not be accepted.
• Your personal statement should outline your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the HR Team via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.