Job Title: Admissions and Attendance Officer
Location: Newham, East London
Start Date: ASAPAdmissions and Attendance Officer – Newham
Teaching Consultancy is working with a welcoming and inclusive [primary/secondary] school in Newham to recruit an organised and proactive Admissions and Attendance Officer. This is a key role at the heart of the school office, helping pupils settle in smoothly and making sure every child is in school and ready to learn.
The role
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Manage the full admissions process, including in-year admissions, liaising with parents and the Local Authority
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Maintain accurate pupil records on the school's MIS (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom)
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Monitor daily attendance, follow up on absences and make first-day contact calls to parents/carers
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Identify attendance patterns and flag concerns to the Attendance Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Prepare attendance reports and data for the Senior Leadership Team and statutory returns
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Support attendance meetings, letters, parenting contracts and Local Authority referrals
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Arrange welcome meetings and induction for new pupils and families
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Provide general administrative support to the school office
The ideal candidate will have
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Experience in a school admissions, attendance or school office role (preferred)
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Confident use of a school MIS and Microsoft Office
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Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional manner with families
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Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy
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An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
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Knowledge of DfE attendance guidance (desirable)
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Additional languages spoken in the local community would be an advantage
Why work with Teaching Consultancy?
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Dedicated consultant who supports you from application to start date
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Competitive rates of pay
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Access to a wide range of roles across East London schools
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Member of APSCo, committed to high standards of recruitment practice
