Redmaids' High School GDST: A company limited by guarantee, company number 6400. Registered address: 10Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DH. Registered charity number: 30698336 hours per week during term time plus 3 days in school holidaysAttendance Officer &Pastoral/Safeguarding AdministratorClosing date: 1 December 2025 at 9amAbout The RoleThe Attendance Officer & Pastoral/Safeguarding Administrator at Redmaids’ High School will play a vital rolein promoting excellent attendance, punctuality and engagement across the school. They will ensure that allattendance data is accurately recorded, monitored and reported using the school’s MIS (SIMS). In addition,the role includes providing high-quality administrative support for pastoral and safeguarding matters, helpingto ensure that all pupils are supported to thrive both academically and personally. This is a new role that wehope will provide an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.Job Details and RemunerationHours: 36 hours per week. Monday 8.20am to 4.10pm and Tuesday to Friday 8.20am to 4pm with a 30-minuteunpaid lunch break each day during term time.  Working pattern: Term-time plus 3 days during school holidays (35.8 weeks/179 days).Salary: £29,769 paHoliday: 38 days pr annum including public holidays pro-rated.Benefits: Our contractual benefits include contributory pension (through Aviva), sick pay andmaternity/paternity/adoption leave. Plus, we offer non-contractual benefits such as computer loans, retaildiscounts, training, plus generous fee discount for staff with children at the School following one term’sservice.About Redmaids’ High School GDSTOccupying a spacious, green and open site near to Bristol city centre, Redmaids’ High School is the oldestgirls’ school in Britain with a history that dates back to 1634. Formed out of a merger between the Red Maids’School and Redland High School in 2016, we are proud to be one of the leading independent day schools inthe UK. We offer an exceptional educational experience for girls and young women from 7 to 18 years,focused on aspiration, inclusivity, happiness and support for others. This has earned us year on yearplacement in the top schools’ rankings for our GCSE and A level results. A true all-through school, there is anincredibly close link between Junior and Senior Schools, with the vast majority of junior students (90%+)moving into Year 7 each year.A proud member of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading family of girls’ schools in the UK, we share acommon ethos and commitment to fearless, girls’-first education, supporting staff and students alike throughcollaboration and empowerment across the network.We are fortunate to have superb facilities across our interlinked Junior and Senior School sites. Our dedicatedSixth Form Centre provides first-rate quiet study and recreation space, while the main hall provides anoutstanding venue for productions and concerts. We are equally proud of our sporting facilities including ‘TheLawns’, our specialist sports site for hockey, netball, cricket, tennis and athletics, which underpins our teams’regular sporting successes at regional and national level.Our Mission StatementOur Mission Statement is a simple one:Redmaids’ High is an inclusive community, based on happiness, aspiration, and support for others.Our statement is supported by our Values, which outline the core aspects that will help us fulfil our mission.These are:To know and understand each individual student.To help students to understand themselves and their strengths.To inspire students to forge a future of lifelong learning, in all its guises.Our mission and values are simple, and deliberately so. We are proud of the achievements and destinationsfor all our students, and this is the result of the hard work of all members of the community to ensure thatstudents feel known and valued for who they are, as well as inspired about what they can be. We want allstudents to leave with the strong sense that they can go on and make a difference in their world, whateverthey go on to do. A student’s definition of success is their own, but what we instil in them is a feeling thattheir sights should never be lowered by external forces.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities for Attendance include:Maintain accurate daily attendance records in SIMS, ensuring all registers are completed and absencesare recorded promptly.Follow up unexplained absences and lateness in line with school procedures, including contactingparents/guardians.Monitor attendance of those under 95%, 90%, 85% and below and follow up with Head of Year teams,Safeguarding Manager and Deputy Head Pastoral.Communicate with parents/guardians to make them aware of their daughter’s attendance figures.Monitor patterns of attendance and punctuality, producing regular reports for senior staff, Heads of Year,and the DSL.Track attendance of vulnerable groups and share information with Heads of Year and the Deputy Head,Pastoral.Interpret attendance reports, identifying key statistics, reasons for absence and any patterns of concerns.Identify students who require additional support to improve their attendance.Support the development and implementation of strategies to improve attendance. Work with the EWOwhere appropriate to do this.Review the progress and the impact of interventions.Take responsibility for the school’s Attendance Policy, with the support of the Deputy Head, Pastoral. Coordinate meetings with parents/students to implement interventions and improve attendance.Maintain accurate records of all communications and interventions with parents/guardians andauthorities/agencies on CPOMS.Provide attendance data for audits, inspections, governors reports, safeguarding meetings, statutoryreturns and internal analysis.Additionally, your work will include the following:Pastoral Administration1. Provide efficient administrative support to the pastoral team, including scheduling meetings, preparingreports, taking minutes and maintaining pupil files where appropriate.2. Assist in the organisation of pastoral events, workshops, and initiatives (e.g. parental events, mentoringprogramme organisation etc).3. Support Heads of Year with record-keeping and communication to parents/carers.4. Help track pastoral data (e.g., behaviour, wellbeing, achievement) and produce summaries for staff asneeded.Safeguarding Administration1.Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSLs with administrative tasks, ensuringconfidentiality at all times.2. Maintain accurate and secure safeguarding records in line with statutory requirements.3. Assist with logging safeguarding concerns when required and ensuring timely follow-up actions.4. Assist with the collation of information for case conferences, child protection meetings, and multi-agency requests.5. Ensure safeguarding paperwork is securely stored and compliant with GDPR.Systems and Data1. Demonstrate a high level of competence in SIMS, using it to record, track, and analyse student data.2. Generate statistical reports for attendance, safeguarding, and pastoral purposes.3. Work with the IT/data team to ensure systems are up to date and processes are efficient.Job Description cont.All school staff are expected to:Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the SchoolDevelopment Plan. Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students. Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff,students and visitors.Work within the GDST’s Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff,both current and prospective. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive,courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues. Engage actively in the performance review process. Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST CouncilRegulations, Notes of Guidance and GDST circulars.Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time. Person SpecificationYou should be able to demonstrate the following:EssentialExperience working in a school or educational setting.Strong working knowledge of SIMS (or equivalent MIS).High attention to detail with strong data entry and record-keeping skills.Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise competing demands.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to build positive relationships.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.DesirableExperience in attendance monitoring and reporting.Understanding of safeguarding requirements in schools.Familiarity with independent school environments.Apply to join usPlease download and complete our application form and send to Jane McKimm atrecruitment@redmaidshigh.gdst.net . You will need to include a covering letter of no more than 1 side of A4with your application, summarising your reasons for applying. Please state “Attendance Officer” in thesubject line of your email.We look forward to hearing from you!The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 1 December 2025. Interviews will be scheduled inweek commencing 8 December.The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must bewilling to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checkswith past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To beeligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.