We pride ourselves on maintaining a safe, caring and friendly environment which encourages children to want to do their best. Our strong pastoral care ensures that pupils are safe and happy whilst parents and carers feel supported. Children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Safeguarding and Attendance Officer to help ensure that children are safe, attend school regularly, and receive the support they need to succeed. The role combines child protection responsibilities with promoting good attendance and working closely with families and external agencies.

The Safeguarding and Attendance Officer role is responsible for promoting the safety, welfare, and regular attendance of all pupils by identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, monitoring attendance, working in partnership with families and external agencies, and ensuring the school meets its statutory safeguarding and attendance responsibilities. The role supports pupils to overcome barriers to learning, enabling them to achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and highly supportive school and wider community
• A commitment to raising standards for all our children
• The opportunity to work as part of a successful and supportive team
• Excellent CPD opportunities and a commitment to supporting your career progression

Norton CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply

Completed applications must be returned to Helen Piercy at: helenpiercy@norton-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key Documents

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

Application Form.docx

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 02 October 2026

Interview Date: Will be held as soon as possible after the closing date

Venue for Interview: Norton Community Primary School, Grove Street, Malton, YO17 9BG

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