Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Safeguarding and Attendance Officer
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Safeguarding and Attendance Officer
Safeguarding & Attendance Officer – Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
📅 Start Date: 01/09/2026 💰 Salary: £22,328.79 – £23,071.00 (Grade 7) ⏰ Working Pattern: Full-Time
Welcome from the Principal
"As Principal, I am really proud to introduce you to our academy. We are an ambitious four-form entry Junior School in Scunthorpe, embracing excellence and a belief in every child’s potential. Our school thrives on high expectations, nurturing relationships, and a ‘children first’ philosophy—delivering outstanding learning while supporting our community with dedication."
"Our staff are passionate, collaborative, and proactive, safeguarding the lives of students through exceptional teaching, strong relationships, and clear organisational leadership. We celebrate collective growth, continuous improvement, and the transformative impact education can have."
"Join a school known for its calm, purposeful, and supportive environment—where every member of staff contributes to a culture of excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to influence education, knew lives, and transform communities together with the outstanding Outwood Family.
"If you have questions or wish to visit, contact Nic Mullooly at n.mullooly@outwood.com. We’re delighted to welcome people who share our vision and passion."
🎯 Key Responsibilities
This role is at the heart of safeguarding compliance and attendance improvement, requiring expertise in both fields to:
✔ Lead attendance strategies – Collaborate with parents, analyse attendance data, and implement interventions, including processing Fixed Penalty Notice referrals.
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✔ Oversee safeguarding compliance – Monitor and record child protection concerns, devise plans, and escalate risks to relevant agencies.
✔ Proactively contribute to multi-agency safeguarding – Attend Child Protection, MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference), and Social Care referrals, ensuring timely action and intervention.
✔ Demonstrate specialist safeguarding knowledge – Interpret concerns effectively, apply statutory guidance, and liaise professionally with external parties.
✔ Support the leadership team – Provide critical, strategic support to ensure high sheltered standards of both attendance and safeguarding in line with the school’s mission.
🔍 Required Knowledge & Experience
- Essential:
- Advanced safeguarding expertise to navigate complex scenarios and apply practice guidelines.
- Strong communication skills for diverse audiences—families, carers, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Excellent organisation & time management to balance urgent safeguarding duties with evidence-based attendance analysis.
- Sympathetic approach—able to support children emotionally and recognise safeguarding risks.
- Desirable:
- Proven experience in school-based attendance or safeguarding roles.
- Proactive, self-led ability to take initiative with minimal supervision.
💼 About Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) prioritises staff development, high-quality education, and a brighter future for young people nation-wide. At our junior school, you’ll contribute to a context where excellence patterns practice and community impact lies at the core of every role.
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🏆 Benefits & Opportunities
We offer a balanced, rewarding package supporting seniority, well-being, and personal growth:
💰 Secure Pay & Financial Security
- Competitive compulsory salary progression.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
📖 Career Development
- առ abundance dedicated learning and development (including PPDs, apprenticeships).
- Structured progression pathways.
🕘 Flexible Work-Life Balance
- Generous 25 days holiday, augmented by family policies.
- Non-term-time roles add bank holidays for additional leave.
🚗 Well-being & Support
- Free on-site parking.
- Fully funded mental health support, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
💡 Continuous Growth
- Investments in speaking and coaching opportunities.
- Cultured environment fostering collaboration, feedback, and mutual development.
"A role with substance, significant outcomes for children’s futures, and a team who thrive on innovation and heartfelt community alignment. Apply now to contribute to remarkable progress."
Note: Further benefits are detailed here • Detailed application guidance All appointments follow safer recruitment processes with DBS, references, and suitability checks for child engagement. Applications closed early if required.
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