ATTENDANCE & SAFEGUARDING ADMINISTRATOR
The Skinners' Kent Academy
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY
- £22,010 pro rata
- New
- Salary:
- SAT PAY BAND C POINT C1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 20 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2026
Job overview
ATTENDANCE & SAFEGUARDING ADMINISTRATOR
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Do you believe that excellent attendance and strong safeguarding are the foundations of student success? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance & Safeguarding Administrator to play a vital role in our Academy community. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is highly organised, people-focused, and driven by making a real difference.
As Attendance & Safeguarding Administrator, you will be at the heart of our Academy, helping to ensure every student is supported, safe, and able to achieve their full academic potential.
Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week, Monday- Friday; 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus INSETs)
Salary: SAT Band C Point C1 - £22,010 per annum pro rata’d (£25,252pa for full time)
The Attendance and Safeguarding Administrator will work alongside key school staff in the academy, to promote robust safeguarding record keeping, excellent attendance and to reduce levels of absence.
It is important to:
•Promote and support high levels of attendance.
•To support students in achieving their full academic potential.
•To support a robust culture of accurate attendance and safeguarding record keeping.
•Promote a positive attendance and punctuality culture.
•Promote positive and consistent communication with parents/carers.
Key responsibilities
•To complete and bi-annually renew DSL training, as a deputy designated safeguarding lead
•To ensure daily attendance coding is complete and accurate
•To monitor safeguarding record keeping on CPOMs
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Attached documents
Recruiter contact:
About The Skinners' Kent Academy
The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-18 with around 1,100 students currently on its role. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Academy is a non-selective school in a local authority that operates a selective system.
The Academy is part of the Skinners' Academies Trust who are supported by The Skinners’ Company, one of the 12 great livery companies in the City of London.
Principal
Miss Hannah Knowles
Values and vision
The Academy is founded on principles of high standards and high aspirations. It aims to be a emotionally enriching place with a culture of active participation.
Teachers seek to create, develop and maintain an education that provides opportunities for success for all. The Skinners’ Kent Academy aims to celebrate the achievement of everyone, in all aspects of life.
Ofsted report
“The school motto of ‘pride in our success’ permeates through how pupils conduct themselves around the school. They strive to become well-rounded and respectful members of society. Pupils show kindness and consideration to each other because they want everyone to feel included. A strong pastoral provision in every key stage means that pupils feel well supported and have someone to go to if they need help. Should bullying happen, pupils know that staff will help them resolve issues quickly. Relationships between staff and pupils are nurturing and positive. This means that pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.