Job Title: Admissions and Attendance Officer Location: Newham, East London Start Date: ASAPAdmissions and Attendance Officer – Newham Teaching Consultancy is working with a welcoming and inclusive [primary/secondary] school in Newham to recruit an organised and proactive Admissions and Attendance Officer. This is a key role at the heart of the school office, helping pupils settle in smoothly and making sure every child is in school and ready to learn. The role * Manage the full admissions process, including in-year admissions, liaising with parents and the Local Authority * Maintain accurate pupil records on the school's MIS (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom) * Monitor daily attendance, follow up on absences and make first-day contact calls to parents/carers * Identify attendance patterns and flag concerns to the Attendance Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead * Prepare attendance reports and data for the Senior Leadership Team and statutory returns * Support attendance meetings, letters, parenting contracts and Local Authority referrals * Arrange welcome meetings and induction for new pupils and families * Provide general administrative support to the school office The ideal candidate will have * Experience in a school admissions, attendance or school office role (preferred) * Confident use of a school MIS and Microsoft Office * Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional manner with families * Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy * An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality * Knowledge of DfE attendance guidance (desirable) * Additional languages spoken in the local community would be an advantage Why work with Teaching Consultancy? * Dedicated consultant who supports you from application to start date * Competitive rates of pay * Access to a wide range of roles across East London schools * Member of APSCo, committed to high standards of recruitment practice