Attendance & Admissions Officer

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and highly motivated Attendance & Admissions Officer to join our friendly and dedicated administration team.

Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm

Paid weeks per year: 42 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: October 2026

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role that sits at the heart of school operations, supporting pupil attendance, admissions, safeguarding administration, parent communication, and front-of-house reception services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our systems and processes run efficiently while providing a welcoming and professional service to pupils, families, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee and monitor pupil attendance across the school and nursery.
• Analyse attendance data and prepare reports.
• Manage attendance communications with parents.
• Administer school and nursery admissions processes.
• Support Reception & Nursery intake arrangements and pupil transition processes.
• Assist with Arbor management, pupil reporting, and parent consultation administration.
• Support safeguarding processes, including DBS administration, Single Central Record updates, and CPOMS staff changes.
• Manage office emails and communications.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters, event information, and marketing activities.
• Provide reception cover, welcoming visitors, handling telephone enquiries, and managing deliveries.
• Act as an Arbor Champion supporting parent and pupil data management.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of people.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Is professional, approachable, and committed to outstanding customer service.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous experience within a school environment, knowledge of Arbor or CPOMS, and experience of attendance or admissions administration would be advantageous.

Why Join Meridian?

At Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment for all children. We value our staff and offer a supportive workplace where professional development, teamwork, and wellbeing are prioritised.

Safeguarding

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

For an application pack and further information, please contact the school office.

Closing date: 9.00am 12th October 2026

Interview date: w/c 19th October 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:
Email: recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Address: Meridian Community Primary & Nursery, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ

Telephone: 01273 584212

Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Meridian Community 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.