Pastoral and Attendance Officer
Grade 5 (Points 15-20, Pro Rata) | 37 Hours per Week | 40 Weeks per Year | Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive in school?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and resilient Pastoral and Attendance Officer to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' educational journeys by promoting excellent attendance, supporting positive behaviour and working closely with families, staff and external agencies.
Working under the direction of the Attendance and Behaviour Manager and Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in monitoring attendance, supporting pastoral systems and ensuring pupils receive the support they need to succeed.
About the Role
You will:
Monitor and maintain attendance records using BromCom and other school systems.
Liaise with parents and carers regarding attendance concerns and pupil welfare.
Support attendance improvement strategies and statutory attendance processes.
Provide administrative support for pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding systems.
Work closely with Heads of Year, pastoral staff and external agencies to support student outcomes.
Assist with managed moves and pupil support processes.
Help maintain a positive culture where pupils are supported to achieve their very best.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong administrative and organisational skills.
Can communicate confidently and professionally with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Is able to prioritise workloads and work accurately to deadlines.
Has excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Is calm, patient and resilient when working in challenging situations.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and pupil success.
Previous experience working with children, young people or within a school environment would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
A supportive and experienced pastoral team.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A welcoming and inclusive school community.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people every day.
At Bradfield Secondary School we take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously.
We encourage and guide our pupils to adopt safe practices and live healthy lifestyles.
We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We have safeguarding policies and systems in place to help their safety, and to ensure a consistent approach to practices throughout the school, followed by all staff. We regularly undertake training, and our policy is reviewed annually and in line with any changes made to Keeping Children Safe in Education, which you can view below.
We are committed to working closely with parents and carers for the benefit of our pupils. We also work with professionals to help families receive any support that they require.
Please be aware that during weekends and school holidays you will not be able to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Designated Safeguarding Deputies. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or young person during these times, please contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 (24-hour service)
If you think a child or a young person is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999 at any time.
If you are a child or young person and are worried or feel unsafe then you can get help from Childline a free, private and confidential service. You can chat online or on the phone, 0800 1111, any time.