School Admissions & Attendance Officer

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is seeking an experienced administrator to support a busy school office, families and staff. The role focuses on managing pupil admissions, monitoring attendance and delivering high-quality administrative support across the school.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, ensuring excellent customer service while safeguarding confidentiality and helping the school leaders with data, records and statutory returns.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• A professional, friendly and proactive approach.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the school's admissions processes, including in-year admissions and pupil transfers.
• Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance and punctuality records.
• Undertake first-day absence procedures and attendance follow-up work with families.
• Produce attendance reports and support attendance improvement initiatives.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to school leaders and staff.
• Manage school correspondence, records and databases.
• Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and external agencies.
• Support statutory returns, data management and school compliance requirements.
• Work closely with school leaders and external partners to support positive outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Admin experience

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Bromcom

Job description

St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School is seeking an experienced administrator to support a busy school office, families and staff. The role focuses on managing pupil admissions, monitoring attendance and delivering high-quality administrative support across the school.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, ensuring excellent customer service while safeguarding confidentiality and helping the school leaders with data, records and statutory returns.