Receptionist Admin and Attendance Officer

Employer

Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary

Location

Croydon, Greater London

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Salary

£28,221 - £29,025

Posted

30th July 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Expires

30th August 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

1st September 2026

Job ID

1567184

Start Date

1st September 2026

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1567184

Full time, term-time only

Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary is looking for a professional, organised and personable Admin Officer with Attendance & Reception to join our friendly and committed team.

This is a varied role combining front-of-house reception responsibilities with attendance administration and wider school office support. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and external agencies, helping to create a warm, welcoming and professional environment for our school community.

Key r

esponsibilities

• Managing the school reception and welcoming visitors.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintaining pupil attendance records and monitoring daily attendance.
• Following up absence and lateness with parents and carers.
• Producing attendance reports and supporting attendance improvement initiatives.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures and safeguarding protocols.
• Supporting admissions, pupil records and general school administration.
• Assisting with communications, correspondence and office organisation.
• Providing administrative support to leaders and teaching staff as required.

We are looking for someone who

• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Can remain calm and professional in a busy front-office environment.
• Has good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Why join us?

At Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping every child thrive.

We offer excellent professional development opportunities, a welcoming community and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and families.

Application process

Please click ‘fast apply’ to complete the application form and tell us all about you, your experience, and why you’re perfect for this role.

Closing date: 23:59, 30 August

Interviews: rolling interviews throughout August and into September

If you attend on applying, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications, and holding interviews, throughout the advertising period.

EVP Process

Receptionist Admin with Attendance Duties Job Description

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Community Learning 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. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of a fully supportive reference.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.