Full job description

Attendance & Admissions Officer

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Start: September 2026

Contract: Temporary until October Half Term

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

We are looking for an organised and proactive Attendance & Admissions Officer to join a friendly primary school.

Duties

• Monitor daily pupil attendance.
• Contact parents regarding absences.
• Process new pupil admissions.
• Maintain accurate pupil records.
• Provide general school office and administrative support.
• Answer phones, emails and welcome visitors.

Requirements

• Previous school administration experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with attendance, admissions or school MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor or similar) is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school in a varied and rewarding office-based role.