Attendance and Safeguarding Officer - Fixed Term

Furley Park Primary Academy, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2686-259S
• Posted:16/06/2026
• Pay:KRC/D FTE£25,252 - £26,393depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:01/07/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week Commencing 6th July 2026

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Furley Park Primary School would like to appoint an experienced Attendance and Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated and highly effective team and a two year fixed contract.

The successful candidate will work within Key Stage One, Key Stage 2 and Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will be committed to lead and manage the school's attendance systems and processes in accordance with the Department for Education's Working Together to Improve School Attendance guidance, Kent County Council procedures, and statutory requirements, while actively supporting safeguarding practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

The postholder will work proactively with pupils, families, and external agencies to:

• Promote excellent attendance and punctuality
• Reduce persistent and severe absence
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and statutory compliance

In return we offer excellent development opportunities, talented and committed staff to work with and fantastic pupils. We will support you to develop your career through access to high quality CPD. We offer all staff free health cover through Benenden, a rewards package, free parking, social events and free tea and coffee!

Furley Park Primary School operates a child safe appointment policy. The successful candidate will only be appointed subject to a successful Criminal Records Bureau Check. References must be current, open references will not be accepted.

Hours: 37 hour per week (to include pre and post school support) Term Time only, however, with flexibility (where possible) to attend any safeguarding meetings that may occur in the holidays.

Application Forms and further information are available from Mrs Lorraine Cowup, HR Administrator. Informal visits to the school are also welcome.

Information about the school

At ACE Learning we support our local communities in the education of children to develop respect for themselves, each other, their families, and the environment. Our vision is to offer a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which provides pupils with a first class, exciting and creative experience. We will develop thoughtful and responsible young people with high self-esteem and with the motivation, skills and knowledge to succeed in life.

• We aim to provide a safe, caring, supportive and stimulating environment with high quality teaching to achieve….

• A high level of literacy and numeracy;

• Independent young people who are confident, flexible and able to
  cooperate with others;
• A high level computing and technological competence.
• Imagination and creative expression through a wide range of media;
• Conscientious young citizens who are tolerant and respect others’ values;
• Effective links between the school, the home and the community;
• Equality of opportunity for all;
• Celebration and humour – we feel good about ourselves!

We want ACE Academy to be the best place for the children who come to learn; where they are supported by adults who are positive and show a love for learning; where we dare to be bold and different!

All who work at the academy believe that it is vital that we are all responsible for improving the basic skills of all children and we are here to support the raising of standards for everyone.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Lorraine Cowup
• Address:Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA
• Telephone: (01233) 501732
• Email: enquiries@furleypark.org.uk

Fax: (01233) 501797

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• Job Description