Phoenix Primary School is recruiting a Attendance and Admissions Lead in Chatham, United Kingdom. This leadership role brings together school attendance, admissions, family engagement and safeguarding support in Chatham.
Employer: Phoenix Primary School
Location: Chatham, United Kingdom
Working pattern: full time
Advertised pay: Actual salary GBP 20,830–34,115; full-time-equivalent range GBP 29,542–37,563
Closing date: 2026-10-30, 09:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Role and responsibilities
Analyse attendance information, identify concerns and coordinate targeted support with families and colleagues. Lead the attendance strategy and admissions experience, contribute as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, and work with the Headteacher and pastoral team. Routine attendance administration is handled separately.
Requirements
The school seeks an experienced professional able to combine analysis, sensitive family engagement and confident professional challenge. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice is central. Check the recruitment pack for mandatory qualifications, training and experience requirements before deciding whether to apply.
Preparing your application
Describe an intervention where you identified a barrier to attendance and worked with others to address it. Explain how you monitored the effect and adjusted the support. Keep children and families anonymous, and distinguish supportive engagement from the formal escalation steps you followed.
How to apply
Use the employer-designated application link below to open the full vacancy and complete its application form. The school or trust has specified that a CV alone will not be accepted. Read the person specification and any recruitment pack before submitting; use them to check every essential criterion and the documents required for this particular appointment. Closing date: 2026-10-30, 09:00 GMT (UTC+0). Apply early because school employers may close adverts before the stated deadline.
Prepare an accurate employment history and explain any gaps where the form asks for them. Check qualification names, dates and referee contact details before sending. Keep a copy of your completed form and submission confirmation. This post involves a school setting, so follow the employer's safeguarding declarations and pre-employment checks. The listing says visa sponsorship is unavailable for this vacancy; applicants should check their eligibility before applying.
Apply through the employer’s designated recruitment system
Source: Employer-published vacancy on Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Independently summarised by SmartLinksJobs; checked 29 October 2026 UTC.