Attendance & Admissions Coordinator

East Sussex County Council; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery in Peacehaven is seeking an Attendance & Admissions Officer to join our friendly administration team. The role covers pupil attendance, admissions, safeguarding administration, parent communication, and front-of-house reception services.

The successful candidate will oversee attendance, manage admissions processes, support Arbor/CPOMS systems, and assist with communications and events. DBS checks and safeguarding training are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication with a wide range of people.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and professional customer service.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor pupil attendance across the school and nursery.
• Analyse attendance data and prepare reports.
• Manage attendance communications with parents.
• Administer school and nursery admissions processes.
• Support Reception & Nursery intake arrangements and pupil transition processes.
• Assist with Arbor management, pupil reporting, and parent consultation administration.
• Support safeguarding processes, including DBS administration, SCR updates, and CPOMS staff changes.
• Manage office emails and communications.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters, event information, and marketing activities.
• Provide reception cover and handle telephone enquiries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

DBS administration

Job description

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery in Peacehaven is seeking an Attendance & Admissions Officer to join our friendly administration team. The role covers pupil attendance, admissions, safeguarding administration, parent communication, and front-of-house reception services.

The successful candidate will oversee attendance, manage admissions processes, support Arbor/CPOMS systems, and assist with communications and events. DBS checks and safeguarding training are required.