Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £15–£16 per hour
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Working hours: 8:30am–4:00pm, with some flexibility
Start date: 5 October 2026
Teach Now is seeking an experienced School Attendance and Admissions Officer to join a welcoming primary school in Enfield. This is a varied and important front-office position combining attendance monitoring, pupil admissions, safeguarding administration and general school support.
The role
As the School Attendance and Admissions Officer, you will:
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, including first-day calling and absence follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and produce attendance reports.
• Liaise with parents, senior leaders and external agencies regarding attendance concerns.
• Manage Nursery, Reception and in-year admissions, including transfers and induction paperwork.
• Maintain records on Arbor and process Common Transfer Files.
• Support safeguarding administration and the secure transfer of confidential records.
• Provide a professional reception service to families, visitors and external professionals.
• Assist with school communications, community events and promotional activity.
About you
The successful School Attendance and Admissions Officer will have:
• Previous experience working in a primary school office.
• Experience managing school attendance and admissions processes.
• Strong knowledge of Arbor or a similar school MIS; experience with safeguarding and payment systems is desirable.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.
• A proactive, professional and supportive approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Attendance and Admissions Officer seeking a rewarding and varied role within a supportive primary school.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£15.00 - £16.00 per hour