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Bonnygate Primary School

Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5BA

Wishes to appoint an

Admissions and Attendance Officer

Salary: Thurrock Band C Point 13-19

(£23,035 - £26,404 actual salary per annum)

35 hours per week

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday)

30-minute unpaid lunch break

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Are you a highly organised, people-focused professional with a passion for supporting young people? Are you looking to make a genuine impact in a vibrant and inclusive school community? Bonnygate Primary School, part of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, is looking for a dedicated Admissions and Attendance Officer to join our school.

What you'll be doing:

As our Admissions and Attendance Officer, you'll be at the heart of our school community - supporting students, staff and families through your expert handling of attendance monitoring and admissions. From ensuring accurate registration and investigating unexplained absences to liaising with families, and third parties, your work will directly contribute to student wellbeing and success. You'll work closely with our highly experienced Education Welfare Officers, who bring a wealth of knowledge and a proactive approach to improving pupil attendance and wellbeing.

You'll also manage the admissions and leavers processes, maintain up-to-date medical and attendance records, and provide data reports that help shape school planning and improvement.

We're seeking someone who is:

· A confident and compassionate communicator, with the ability to build trust with students, parents, and colleagues.

· Exceptionally organised, with a flair for prioritising and juggling responsibilities in a busy school environment.

· Skilled in IT systems like BromCom, Excel, and Schoolcomms.

· Experienced in administration - preferably in a school setting - and committed to confidentiality, care, and attention to detail.

You'll also be a team player who's adaptable, resilient and ready to make a difference in a supportive, forward-thinking Trust.

Our school is proud to:

· Be friendly, caring and supportive school that has a one big team approach to workload

· Have a strong, established & supportive SLT that creates a positive team environment

· Be a place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected

· Be an inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children

· Be a school that celebrates every child's individuality and success

Bonnygate Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trustis a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

Relocation package of up to£8,000for new employeesrentingorbuyinga property
· Two Week October Half-Term

· Recognition of continuous service

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools

· The support of an experienced family of schools

· National Conditions of Service

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff

· Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944.

As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Bonnygate 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. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website,Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date:Thursday 17th July 2025 - Midday

Interview date: Monday 21st July 2025

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Bonnygate 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. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB), medical check and two references. Bonnygate Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged; please telephone the school office as soon as possible to arrange a meeting.

Bonnygate Primary is situated near to main transport links, the M25 and A13. We are a friendly school with 410 pupils on roll, including a well resourced nursery. We are committed to enabling children to attain ther potential by providing a curriculum that is stimulating, enjoyable, fun and exciting.

Please download an application pack from our website or contact the school office.