Attendance & Safeguarding Officer
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School:
High Tunstall College of Science -
Location:
Hartlepool -
Salary:
Band 10 (£30,509.47 to £33,031.11) -
Hours:
37 Hours / Term Time Only +10 days -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
19th Jan 2026
HIGH TUNSTALL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
01429 261446
htadmin@hightunstall.hartlepool.sch.uk
www.htcs.org.uk
11-16 Co-educational comprehensive, N.O.R. 1404 (Foundation Status)
The Attendance and Safeguarding Officer at High Tunstall College of Science plays a vital role in promoting a culture of consistent attendance and ensuring the highest safeguarding standards to support the wellbeing and personal development of all students.
This role requires a proactive and compassionate approach to removing barriers to attendance, working closely with Students, Families, Staff, and External Agencies to provide timely interventions that enhance engagement and achievement.
The Officer will maintain accurate attendance records, implement the College’s Attendance Policy, and collaborate with local statutory and voluntary partners to address complex challenges beyond the school gates. In safeguarding, the Officer will contribute to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment by supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead, monitoring casework, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practises. This position is pivotal in fostering a supportive learning environment where every student feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.
Supporting documents and how to apply for this post are available on the College website: www.htcs.org.uk/vacancies via the Face-Ed link.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality of opportunity. An enhanced DBS will be required.
Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026, 5.00pm
Interviews: TBC
High Tunstall College of Science
High Tunstall College of Science is a school that serves the community of North West of Hartlepool and its surrounding villages. We are a truly inclusive college and the governors and staff of HTCS, strive every day to ensure that the very best education is provided for all. At the heart of our ethos is the belief that it is our duty to inspire and support students, so that they achieve the very best that they can. This ambition has led to a dramatic improvement in the quality of teaching and learning across the college over the past 2 years. Every child has the right to be taught by teachers that are good and outstanding and to achieve this we provide comprehensive professional learning and development that is bespoke to the needs of individuals within the staff. The results of good teaching can be seen in all aspects of school life and therefore our attendance, achievement and behaviour have all improved.
Inspirational teaching is matched by the range of extra-curricular opportunities that are available for our students. For more details please visit our College website
Applying by post
Supporting documents and how to apply for this post are available on the College website: www.htcs.org.uk/vacancies via the Face-Ed link.
