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Admissions, Attendance and Reception Officer

Salary: ME6 SCP.7 to 11 £30,288 to £32,070 pro rata (Approx. £28,220 to £29,880)

Salary placement dependent on experience.
Hours and Weeks: Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 39 weeks per annum.

Location: The Priory Church of England School Wimbledon
Closing Date: 9^th July 2026
Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Join Our Dedicated School Team

The Priory Church of England School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and professional Admissions, Attendance and Reception Officer to play a key role in supporting our pupils, families and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and ensuring effective administrative support within a busy school environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing pupil admissions and maintaining accurate student records.
Monitoring and promoting excellent attendance across the school.
Liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and admissions matters.
Providing a welcoming and professional reception service for visitors, pupils and staff.
Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and courteously.
Supporting school administration and maintaining confidential records.
Working closely with senior leaders to ensure compliance with attendance and admissions procedures.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience of working in a busy office environment (school experience desirable).
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately under pressure.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school community.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A committed and friendly staff team.
Access to employee wellbeing support programmes.
A rewarding role making a real difference to pupils and families.

Safeguarding Statement

The Priory Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, online checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

How to Apply

Please complete the application formbelow and email to sbm@thepriory.merton.sch.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

ao job description.pdf

ao person spec.pdf

Teaching Assistant

Grade: ME4 (£29,025 - £29,436 pro rata)
Hours: 31 hours 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.15pm (30-minute lunch break)
Contract: Term Time Only
Location: The Priory School

The Priory School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in their learning and development, helping them to achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom, provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and contribute to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with or caring for children.
Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents/carers.
Is patient, adaptable and committed to supporting all learners.
Works effectively as part of a team.
Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In return, we offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community.
Dedicated and experienced colleagues.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The chance to make a real difference to children's lives.

Closing Date: Friday 3 July 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

The Priory 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

job description teaching assistant june 26.pdf