Vicarage Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated administrator to join our supportive and friendly team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for pupil attendance, admissions and welfare.
We are looking for someone:
- Passionate about supporting children and their families
- Able to contribute to and work as part of a team
- With excellent communication skills and a 'can do' attitude
- With good time management and the ability to work on their own initiative
Interviews and tasks: Friday 27th November 2026
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
A commitment to a multicultural, diverse environment and equal opportunities is essential. Vicarage Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical questionnaire. A disqualification declaration questionnaire may be required for this post.
Vicarage Primary School as part of the New Vision Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS, qualification and reference checks.
This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check.
Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
Key Requirements
- Ability to exercise confidentiality anddiscretion of sensitive matters.
- Maintaining a positive approach
- Good standard of interpersonal skills andconfidence.
- Ability to communicate effectively withchildren, families and multi-disciplinaryagencies
- High level of literacy and numeracy.
- High level of IT skills.
- Ability to undertake routine administrativetasks.
- Producing and translate data and preparereports for senior leadership teams
- The ability to work in stressful anddemanding situations for short periods isdesirable.
- Working with multi-disciplinary agencies
- Experience of working with children andtheir families on attendance issues
- A high standard of literacy, numeracy andIT skills.
- Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe inEducation, safeguarding and childprotection issues surrounding children andfamilies
- Knowledge of Bromcom and other ITpackages
- Knowledge of the Children’s Act 2004 andWorking Together in relation to childprotection and safeguarding children andyoung people
- The ability to undertake a wide range ofadministrative tasks using set procedures.
- Understand and promote Equality and Diversity Policy in the course of their work
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.
Attendance and Admissions Officer employer: The Education Space
Avenue Primary School is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while fostering a nurturing environment for students. With a strong commitment to inclusion and care, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a positive school atmosphere while enjoying a flexible part-time schedule.
