Attendance & Admissions Officer - Term Time

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2002-180S
• Posted:12/03/2026
• Pay:KSC
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:13/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:17th April 2026

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Attendance & Admissions Officer
Repton Manor Primary School – Lightyear Federation

Grade: KSC
Hours: 37 hours per week
Weeks: 40 weeks per year (term time plus inset and additional week)
Responsible to: Business Director
Start Date: As soon as possible

The Lightyear Federation is seeking to appoint a highly organised, friendly and proactive Attendance & Admissions Officer to join our team at Repton Manor Primary School.

This is a key role within the school, acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils while supporting the smooth running of attendance, admissions and key pupil administration processes. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring our school runs efficiently and that families receive a welcoming and professional experience.

The role includes responsibility for monitoring and recording pupil attendance, supporting the admissions process, maintaining accurate pupil records and liaising with parents, staff and external agencies. The post holder will also support the administration of pupil medical information, including maintaining Individual Healthcare Plans, the school asthma register and relevant pupil risk assessments.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Is confident using school systems and databases (experience with Arbor would be beneficial)

• Communicates effectively and professionally with parents, staff and external agencies

• Has strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

• Works well both independently and as part of a team

• Is committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of children

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team

• A friendly school community

• Opportunities for professional development within the federation

• The chance to play an important role in supporting pupils and families

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact Vikki Reeves, Business Director, to arrange a tour or for further information:
bd@lightyear.kent.sch.uk

The Lightyear Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being inclusion and nurture at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Vikki Reeves
• Address:Repton Manor Primary School, Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
• Telephone: 01233 666307
• Email: bd@lightyear.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Lightyear Federation - Attendance & Admissions Officer - KSC - March 2026
• Lightyear Fedeartion - Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy - 2025