Lead Admissions and Attendance Officer

• Location: East London
• Job Type: Full-time - Term Time Only - Salary advertised is the PRO Rata'd salary - Ideally to start after the Easter Holidays - Working Hours are 08.00 - 16.00, Monday - Friday

We are seeking a Lead Admissions and Attendance Officer to manage a small team of administrators, providing an effective and efficient student support service. The role focuses on maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality, streamlining admissions and mid-phase entry procedures, and ensuring a smooth induction process.

• Train, lead, manage, and supervise a team of Attendance & Admissions Administrators.
• Oversee the twice daily processing of registers and any required follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with the DfE guidance on attendance and punctuality.
• Produce and analyse attendance reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and governors.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and staff to monitor student absence and promote the importance of attendance.
• Coordinate with Achievement Leaders and the Safeguarding Team to implement referral processes.
• Manage the administration of the school’s admissions policy in line with local authority guidelines.
• Conduct parental and student interviews, oversee assessment testing, and monitor the progress of mid-phase admission students.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all dealings with students and families.

• Good levels of literacy and numeracy, preferably educated to “A” level standard.
• Knowledge of the British education system.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise staff.
• Competency in running an efficient team.
• Strong ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of the reasons for non-school attendance and strategies to address them.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of people.

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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