Attendance and Admissions Officer (King Offa Primary Academy)

East Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is looking for a committed Attendance and Admissions Officer to join their team. The role involves managing school admissions and promoting excellent attendance among students. Candidates should have experience in school attendance management and a passion for supporting children's success. The school offers a supportive environment with ample professional development opportunities and is dedicated to improving student outcomes.

Benefits

Extensive professional development opportunities

Supportive team values

Enhanced paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school attendance effectively.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their success.
• Enthusiastic commitment to teamwork and school values.
• Desire to raise the achievement of all students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth admissions processes for new students.
• Champion excellent attendance across the school community.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support student achievement.

Skills

Experience managing attendance in schools

Passion for supporting children

Enthusiastic teamwork

Commitment to raising student achievement

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 37.5
Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only
(As the position is -term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 09 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
King Offa Primary Academy
Down Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: Kingoffaprimaryacademy.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

King Offa Primary Academy

King Offa Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic and experienced Attendance and Admissions Officer on a permanent basis.

Join our dynamic team where you’ll play a vital role in shaping student success by ensuring smooth admissions and championing excellent attendance across our thriving school community.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have experience of managing attendance in schools
• you have a genuine passion for working with and supporting children
• you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Knowledge, Opportunity, Pride, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Maria Gonet on [e-mail] or 01424 211548.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Important Application Information

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply through this link: https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0231

ABOUT US

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.