Admissions & Attendance Administrator

Start date:                As soon as possible                        

Drew Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school in Silvertown, East London. As part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, we are committed to collaboration, enabling success and encouraging innovation. At Drew, we are aspirational for our whole school community, and work to ensure our children receive an ambitious and enriched curriculum that instils a love of learning.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated administrator to join our team, with key responsibilities for pupil data, attendance, admissions and welfare.  You will provide general administrative support to the school and be responsible for the collection, storage and retrieval of pupil data, ensuring legal requirements are met, parents are kept well informed and that the management of required information is available to the school.  You will manage school admissions and monitor and report on pupil attendance, liaising with parents and other professionals about those who are persistently absent and attending meetings when required. You will also be responsible for pupil welfare, including supporting children with first aid and medicines.  You will report to both the Headteacher and School Operations Manager.

We are looking for people who:

• are passionate about engaging with and supporting children and their families;
• are able to contribute to and work as part of a team;
• have excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude;
•  have effective time management and an ability to work on their own initiative; and
• are reliable and able to work to meet the needs of the children in a large, vibrant school community.

We can offer:

• support from a friendly, experienced staff;
• welcoming children;
• opportunities for professional and/or personal development;
• a focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including free access to the Perkbox staff benefit scheme.

The successful applicant will be friendly, approachable, and supportive of children and their families.  They will have strong organisation and communication skills, work with attention to detail and have excellent IT skills.

Learning in Harmony recognises continuous service from other Trust’s and LA maintained schools. 

As an employee of the Trust you will have access to our Perkbox employee benefits scheme, offering discounts at major high street retailers, and access to an online wellbeing centre.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role,  please contact Dulcie Sharp, Head Teacher via email dulcie.sharp@drew.lihtrust.uk 

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Closing date:    26th April 2026

Interview date:  To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.