At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor attendance, manage admissions, and support school operations in a welcoming environment.
- Company: Join a supportive primary school in Enfield with a focus on community and education.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, professional development, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to contribute to a positive school culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic school setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in school office roles and strong communication skills are essential.
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £15–£16 per hour
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Working hours: 8:30am–4:00pm, with some flexibility
Start date: 5 October 2026
Teach Now is seeking an experienced School Attendance and Admissions Officer to join a welcoming primary school in Enfield. This is a varied and important front-office position combining attendance monitoring, pupil admissions, safeguarding administration and general school support.
The role
- Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, including first-day calling and absence follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate pupil records and produce attendance reports.
- Liaise with parents, senior leaders and external agencies regarding attendance concerns.
- Manage Nursery, Reception and in-year admissions, including transfers and induction paperwork.
- Maintain records on Arbor and process Common Transfer Files.
- Support safeguarding administration and the secure transfer of confidential records.
- Provide a professional reception service to families, visitors and external professionals.
- Assist with school communications, community events and promotional activity.
About you
- Previous experience working in a primary school office.
- Experience managing school attendance and admissions processes.
- Strong knowledge of Arbor or a similar school MIS; experience with safeguarding and payment systems is desirable.
- Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families.
- A clear understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.
- A proactive, professional and supportive approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Attendance and Admissions Officer seeking a rewarding and varied role within a supportive primary school.
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Attendance & Admissions Officer employer: Teach Now
Teach Now is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and welcoming environment for its Catering Manager role in a primary school in Essex. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's health and wellbeing, this position provides a rewarding career path in education. Enjoy the benefits of term-time-only hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a positive dining experience for students.
