Admissions and Attendance Officer

Oakwood Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised Admissions and Attendance Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our pupils and families, helping to ensure every child has the best possible start to their educational journey.

The role is 8.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday, 40 weeks per year (term-time only, including INSET days, plus one week)

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have experience of managing admissions and attendance in schools
• you have excellent organisational skills and are able to manage competing priorities effectively
• you are committed to promoting excellence attendance and supporting children and families to achieve the best outcome
• You are enthusiastic, proactive and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team
• You share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of ‘
  Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on  or

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Current first aid qualification (or willing to work towards) essential

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writing essential

Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate records essential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential

Ability to utilise ICT effectively and efficiently in your work essential

Working knowledge of attendance procedures in schools essential

Working knowledge of admissions procedures in schools essential

Experience of accurately and effectively analysing data

Previous experience of managing attendance in schools

Previous experience of managing admissions in schools

Experience of establishing positive relationships with young people and families in diverse communities

Experience of working successfully as part of a team essential

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others essential

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos essential

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos essential

First aid trained, or willingness to become so essential

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job type Part Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 01/09/2026 00:00

Interview To be confirmed

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade Support Pay Scale - ESSS | SCP
14 - SCP
16