Attendance Administrator

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Application forms and full details can be found on our Vacancies page on our website. Applicants should complete the application form and email it to Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring form.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.