Senior Admin & Admissions Officer
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dagenham, RM10 8UR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
John Perry Primary School is a ‘Good’ 3-form entry school, on a journey of school improvement to Outstanding with improved pupil outcomes at the end of each Key Stage.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Admin and Admissions Officer to take on the responsibility of coordinating our day-to-day school administrative functions and managing the school’s admissions process. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional looking to develop their career in a rewarding leadership role within our school office team.
The successful candidate must have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to provide day-to-day guidance to administrative colleagues while working effectively as part of our team.
Your Role:
• Lead Admissions Administration: Act as the main point of contact for prospective families, managing applications for Nursery, Reception, and in-year admissions from initial enquiry to enrolment.
• Coordinate Office Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operation of designated administrative functions, ensuring consistent office procedures and providing a welcoming first point of contact.
• Team Guidance: Provide day-to-day guidance, induction, and training support to the wider administrative team.
• Data & Records Management: Maintain accurate pupil records on the school's MIS (Arbor/SIMS), producing statutory data submissions and pupil-number reports.
What We Are Looking For:
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience, with an excellent standard of English and mathematics.
• Demonstrable experience working in a busy administrative/office environment, ideally within a primary school or education setting.
• Proven track record in handling school admissions, waiting lists, transfers, and local authority admissions processes.
• Experience using school MIS systems and online databases.
• A strong administrator with excellent IT skills, numerical accuracy, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, approachable, and discreet nature.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), and the strict importance of confidentiality.
What the school offers its staff
• A rewarding and varied role combining senior administration, admissions and supporting the day-to-day running of a busy primary school.
• The opportunity to make a difference to pupils, families and the wider school community.
• A key role within the school’s administration team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and School Business Manager.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and expand knowledge and experience across school administration, admissions and finance.
• A supportive working environment where teamwork, collaboration and sharing knowledge are valued.
• The opportunity to take ownership of key administrative processes and contribute ideas to improve systems and procedures.
• A varied workload offering opportunities to develop organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The chance to build positive relationships with parents, carers, staff, pupils and external agencies.
• Involvement in school improvement, helping to ensure that administrative and admissions processes run efficiently and effectively.
• Opportunities for training and development relevant to the role and the needs of the school.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community, with a shared commitment to helping every child reach their potential
• On-site parking for staff
Further details about the role
Please download the school application form in the attachments section, complete and return it to: hr@johnperryprimary.co.uk
Thank you
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants.