Admission and Attendance Officer - St Modwen’s Catholic Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Burton upon Trent is seeking a dedicated Attendance and Admissions Officer. This role involves improving pupil attendance and engagement, monitoring attendance data, following up on absences, and leading the admissions process. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and experience working with young people and families. A fixed-term contract is offered, and visits to the school are welcomed before applying.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Chance to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Calm and professional approach required.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and follow up on absences.
• Lead the school admissions process and address queries.
• Act as first point of contact for absence-related inquiries.

Skills

Proactive and empathetic approach

Excellent organisational and IT skills

Experience working with young people and families

Knowledge of attendance procedures and safeguarding

Job description

37 Hours, Term-time only Admission and Attendance Officer (Grade 5 – subject to Job Evaluation) Required for immediate start, Fixed-term Contract from as soon as possible until 31.03.2027.

We are looking for a dedicated and organised Attendance and Admissions Officer to join our team and play a key role in improving pupil attendance and engagement.

Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff, pupils, families and external agencies, you will help to identify and remove barriers to attendance. You will be the first point of contact for absence related enquiries, responsible for monitoring attendance data, following up on absences, making home visits, and promoting the importance of good attendance across the academy.

You will also lead the school admissions process through to enrolment, liaising effectively with all parties and addressing queries.

You will need excellent communication skills, a calm and professional approach, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A proactive and empathetic approach
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Experience working with young people and families
• Knowledge of attendance procedures and safeguarding

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• A chance to be part of a team making a real difference

As Head Teacher, I warmly welcome you to visit our school.

For an application form, along with information regarding the responsibilities of the post, job description and person specification, please see our school website - St Modwen's Catholic Primary School - Home (st-modwens.staffs.sch.uk). Visits to school are warmly welcomed - please contact the school office to make arrangements.

CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Monday 26th January 2026
INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 28th January 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.