School Attendance and Admissions Officer at Richard Hale School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RHS/13359

Location

Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£29,540.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary based on hours p/w and weeks p/a including outer fringe £25310-£27418

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Term time only

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 6.7.26

Interview Date(s) W/C 6.7.26

About this Role

We are seeking a professional, welcoming, and organised Attendance and Admissions Officer to join our school team. You will be based in the main office and the role is essential to the school in continuing to improve attendance for students and ensuring through admissions that the school continues to be full. This role will involve contacting parents over absence, liaising with the Heads of Year and Deputy Headteacher to improve attendance and working with the Local Authority (LA) if further action is needed.

For admissions, the role will involve liaising with the LA admissions teams for secondary transfer and in-year admissions, maintaining full student enrolment. The role will involve organising transition events to support the application process and building a knowledge of how the admission arrangements work, supporting prospective parents and working with parents who have gained places at the school. The role will also involve liaising with the Headteacher on matters relating to Fair Access Approaches.

The ideal candidate will be professional, approachable and highly organised, with excellent communication and telephone skills. They will have experience working in an office environment and engaging with parents. They will be confident using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and standard office technology. Familiarity with MIS systems is desirable, although a willingness to learn is the most important quality. Experience of admissions or attendance work within a school setting would be advantageous.

Please see full details in the Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community and play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).