Attendance Administrator Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

With an increasing focus on attendance within schools, we have restructured our Attendance Team and have two opportunities available; Attendance Administrator (here) and Attendance Liaison Officer (see the separate information on our website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/., The Attendance Administrator ensures accurate recording and monitoring of student attendance, addressing any issues promptly. This includes managing daily attendance data, contacting parents about absences or lateness, and promoting good attendance habits. The role also involves liaising with staff and external agencies, producing reports, and supporting school policies on safeguarding and GDPR., Record daily attendance and resolve missing data.

Contact parents about absences or lateness.

Monitor attendance and escalate concerns.

Process holiday requests and issue related correspondence.

Produce attendance reports and letters.

Support school policies on child protection and data security.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year and will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.

Strong IT skills are essential and a knowledge of SIMS (Schools Information Management System). Previous administration experience is highly desirable and experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage. Candidates should have a confident, helpful and professional manner.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls' school of 1250 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.

"Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school" (Ofsted March 2023)