School Attendance & Data Coordinator

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 8,600 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is seeking an Attendance Administrator to manage daily student attendance. The role reports to the Attendance Liaison Officer and supports safeguarding and GDPR policies.

The post is 2 days per week (Thu & Fri), 8am-4pm, term-time plus 2 directed days, with Kent Salaries KSC of £9,568 per annum. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, knowledge of SIMS, and experience in school administration.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• (Knowledge of SIMS required).
• Experience of office administration is desirable.
• Experience of working in a school environment is an advantage.
• Experience of working with young people.

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 safeguarding and data protection policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

ICT proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 6/B)

Administrative qualifications

Tools

SIMS (Schools Information Management System)

Job description

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is seeking an Attendance Administrator to manage daily student attendance. The role reports to the Attendance Liaison Officer and supports safeguarding and GDPR policies.

The post is 2 days per week (Thu & Fri), 8am-4pm, term-time plus 2 directed days, with Kent Salaries KSC of £9,568 per annum. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, knowledge of SIMS, and experience in school administration.