Attendance & Admissions Officer

Remedy Recruitment Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in SW17, South West London, is seeking an Attendance and Admissions Officer. This role entails monitoring student attendance, managing the admissions process, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Ideal candidates will have school administrative experience, particularly in attendance or admissions, and should be familiar with SIMS or similar systems.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Potential to become permanent

Qualifications

• Experience ideally focused on attendance or admissions.
• Confident using SIMS or similar school MIS systems.
• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report attendance data.
• Liaise with families and external agencies.
• Manage student admissions from enquiry to enrolment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Experience in school admin

Tools

SIMS

School MIS systems

Job description

Attendance and Admissions Officer - Secondary School - SW17

Location: SW17, South West London
Job Type: temp-to-perm - September 2025
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

A well-regarded secondary school in the SW17 area of South West London is looking to appoint a dedicated and detail-oriented Attendance and Admissions Officer to join their busy administrative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a dual role supporting both student attendance and the admissions process.

The Role:

As the Attendance and Admissions Officer, you will play a key part in the smooth operation of the school's data systems. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting attendance data, liaising with families and external agencies, and managing student admissions from initial enquiry through to enrolment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately recording and tracking daily student attendance using SIMS

Following up on unexplained absences and liaising with parents/carers

Producing attendance reports for senior leaders and external agencies

Managing in-year and new admissions, including application processing and interviews

Supporting open days, transition events, and induction processes

Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience in a school admin role, ideally with a focus on attendance or admissions

Confident using SIMS or similar school MIS systems

Strong organisational and communication skills

Able to maintain accurate records and follow set procedures

Friendly, professional, and discreet in handling sensitive information

Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly pay, weekly through Remedy Recruitment

A welcoming and supportive school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Long-term, stable role with the potential to become permanent

How to Apply:

To apply for this Attendance and Admissions Officer role in SW17, please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Education: