Attendance & Safeguarding Administrator – Secondary School – Walsall

A well-regarded secondary school in Walsall (Birmingham area) is seeking a calm organised and highly professional Attendance & Safeguarding Administrator to join its pastoral support team. This is a vital role for someone who understands that attendance is safeguarding and who takes pride in accurate systems timely follow-up and clear communication with families and staff.

The school operates with consistent routines clear expectations and a strong safeguarding culture. You will play a key role in ensuring attendance information is accurate every day that concerns are followed up promptly and that safeguarding systems are supported through excellent record keeping and communication.

About the Role

As Attendance & Safeguarding Administrator you will support the daily monitoring of attendance and punctuality alongside key safeguarding administration. Working closely with designated safeguarding leads and pastoral leaders you will help ensure information is accurate concerns are escalated appropriately and processes are followed consistently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality ensuring registers are accurate and updated promptly

• Completing first-day response processes (calls/messages/emails) and logging outcomes clearly

• Maintaining accurate records and producing attendance reports for pastoral and safeguarding teams

• Identifying patterns of absence and flagging concerns for appropriate follow-up

• Supporting safeguarding administration including secure record keeping and document management

• Coordinating meetings minutes and paperwork linked to pastoral/safeguarding processes where required

• Liaising professionally with families regarding attendance and school routines

• Supporting consistent systems that protect pupil welfare and learning time

This role suits someone who is highly organised discreet and calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.

The Pastoral Team

You will join a supportive pastoral structure where attendance and safeguarding are treated as whole-school priorities. The team works collaboratively to ensure concerns are identified early and acted on quickly.

Youll benefit from:

• Clear routines and well-established systems

• Strong leadership support and clear escalation processes

• A professional environment where accuracy and confidentiality are taken seriously

• A role that is valued for its impact on pupil welfare and engagement

About the School

This Walsall secondary school has a calm purposeful culture with consistent expectations that support strong daily routines. Staff work as a team to support pupils progress and wellbeing and admin roles are recognised as essential to safeguarding and effective school operations.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold high standards of confidentiality professionalism and safeguarding practice at all times.

Key Information

• Location: Walsall (Birmingham area)

• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time permanent (or as agreed)

• Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

What the School is Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience in attendance safeguarding admin pastoral support or school administration (or similar)

• Excellent organisation and accuracy with strong record-keeping habits

• Confident communication skills and the ability to work sensitively with families

• Confidence using IT systems (email spreadsheets databases/MIS platforms)

• Strong understanding of confidentiality professional boundaries and safeguarding

• A calm consistent and solution-focused approach

School-based experience is desirable but strong transferable experience will be considered.

Why Join This School

• Meaningful role supporting safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• Clear systems and routines that support an organised working day

• Supportive pastoral team and strong leadership structures

• Varied role combining attendance admin communication and safeguarding support

• Opportunity to make a real difference through consistent daily practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an Attendance & Safeguarding Administrator who wants to play a key role in keeping pupils safe supported and in school every day in a well-run Walsall secondary school.