Sixth Form Administrator - Part-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-4523-334S
Posted:20/07/2024
Pay:Kent Scheme Salaries 5 (£10,076-£10,480pa
Start Date:September 2024
App Close Date:15/08/2024 at 08:00
Interviews:TBC

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Sixth Form Administrator

Required from September 2024

Part-Time 17 hours flexible working hours per week

plus INSET days and 34 directed hours

Kent Scheme Salaries 5

Actual salary from £10,076-£10,480 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and experienced administrator to join the Sixth Form and Main Office Team. The purpose of this post is to support the Sixth Form Management Team in respect of administration tasks along with sixth form admissions.

Strong IT skills are essential as the administrator will be required to access/maintain databases eg use of Schools Information Management System (SIMS) or equivalent for reporting purposes, along with strong spreadsheet experience and co-ordinate events. 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 areas of the role are:

To undertake specific administration tasks as directed by the Assistant Headteacher for KS5 and the Sixth Form Management Team.
To participate in the promotion of the Sixth Form to internal and external students.
To process and administer all external Sixth Form enquiries regarding applications, option choices, keeping records up to date in respect of applications or withdrawals surrounding the admissions processes.
To be the lead administrator in respect of Sixth Form events, for example, Speech Day and Sixth Form Open Events, in liaison with the Main Office Manager, and to attend such events.
To manage Sixth Form admission administration.

The postholder is required to work for 41 weeks per year which includes 34 additional directed hours to include GCSE results days and following days to cover Sixth Form enrolment before the start of term 1. The 17 flexible working hours can be worked across 3-5 days per week. The postholder 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.

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

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/join-our-team/vacancies/

Applications welcomed immediately

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.

Closing Date: 8am on 15th August 2024

Information about the school

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, or as it is more often known, is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1250 students with a mixed Sixth Form of approximately 360. 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.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted).

MGGS has a strong community spirit which is underpinned by our belief that the happiness of all our students is key to enabling them to succeed. We have been providing an academic education for girls (and boys in the Sixth Form) from the town of Maidstone, and its surrounding area for over 135 years.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Deborah Stanley, Headteacher

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

Name:Michelle Starns
Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
Telephone: 01622 752103
Email: mstarns@mggs.org

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