Attendance and Admissions Officer EDV/2025/SMCPS/08524 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silver[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Attendance and Admissions Officer to enhance pupil attendance and engagement. This role involves collaborating with teaching staff, families, and agencies to identify barriers to attendance. Responsibilities include monitoring data, addressing absence-related queries, and assisting in the admissions process. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside experience with young people. The academy offers a supportive environment to foster professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a calm approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and follow up on absences.
• Assist with the admissions process and liaise with parents.
• Promote the importance of good attendance across the academy.

Skills

Proactive approach

Excellent organisational skills

Experience working with young people

Knowledge of attendance procedures

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Archdiocese of Birmingham in Partnership with Christ the King Catholic Collegiate Multi Academy Company

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School

a part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Attendance and Admissions Officer

Grade 5

37 hours per week

39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 additional days)

Starting Salary £26,403 (Actual £22,811)

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

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 assist with the 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

Closing Date:

9am on Monday 12th January 2026

Application forms and further details are available from the school website www.stmarycatholicprimary.co.uk or www.ctkcc.co.uk or by contacting Mrs J Howarth at [e-mail] or 01782 976176 / 01782 307510

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.