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
* Manage the full admissions process, including in-year admissions, liaising with parents and the Local Authority
* Maintain accurate pupil records on the school's MIS (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom)
* Monitor daily attendance, follow up on absences and make first-day contact calls to parents/carers
* Identify attendance patterns and flag concerns to the Attendance Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Prepare attendance reports and data for the Senior Leadership Team and statutory returns
* Support attendance meetings, letters, parenting contracts and Local Authority referrals
* Arrange welcome meetings and induction for new pupils and families
* Provide general administrative support to the school office
The ideal candidate will have
* Experience in a school admissions, attendance or school office role (preferred)
* Confident use of a school MIS and Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional manner with families
* Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy
* An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
* Knowledge of DfE attendance guidance (desirable)
* Additional languages spoken in the local community would be an advantage
Why work with Teaching Consultancy?
* Dedicated consultant who supports you from application to start date
* Competitive rates of pay
* Access to a wide range of roles across East London schools
* Member of APSCo, committed to high standards of recruitment practice
Salary description
£110.00 - £170.00 per day