Broadfield Primary Academy, Crawley, West Sussex Term time Permanent (Y)Our Opportunity We are looking for a pragmatic and motivated Safeguarding and Attendance Officer with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. As the Safeguarding and Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for promoting excellent attendance and safeguarding the welfare of the students. Your role will encompass building relationships with students, parents, and staff to address attendance issues, provide support, and ensure the overall well-being of our school community. If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for community education, this could be the role for you. As the Safeguarding and Attendance Officer you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together. The ideal Safeguarding and Attendance Officer will be someone who is: A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team Consistent in a calm and fair approach Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential As the Safeguarding and Attendance Officer we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you : Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team A comprehensive induction programme Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change Cycle to work scheme TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts Free eye tests Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help About Broadfield Primary Academy Broadfield Primary Academy is a large primary school serving the community of Broadfield in Crawley. Our overarching mission is for all Broadfield Primary Academy children to be nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfilment through their love of learning and the exploration of the furthest reaches of their intellectual, creative, physical and emotional capabilities. Our decisions and efforts revolve around the best interests of the children in our care. Broadfield Primary Academy are sewing the seeds of developing life-long learners, rich in a plethora of ‘real skills’ that add value to their lives and the lives of others. To find out more visit our website here. To discover what makes Broadfield Primary Academy so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 406 940 or email officebpa-tkat.org About TKAT The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family. We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.