Sixth Form & Computing Hub Administrator

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  15 August 2024 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, flexible, term time: Full-Time Term Time 37 hours per week plus INSET days and 10 directed days The postholder is required to work for 41 weeks per year which includes 15 additional directed days to include GCSE results days and following days to cover Sixth Form enrolment before the start of term 1.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Kent Scheme Salaries 5 Actual salary from £21,930 £22,808 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the expansion of the Computing Hub and increased regional responsibilities, as well as the need for enhanced support within our Sixth Form, we are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and efficient Administrator to join our team of committed professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Computing Hub Administration:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the NCCE Maidstone & Kent Regional Computing Hub.

• Maintain diaries, schedule and book meetings, training courses, and conferences.

• Liaise with schools and other stakeholders to coordinate events and physical computing kit loans.

• Produce promotional materials and assist the Computing Hub Project Manager with various tasks.

• Co-host online training sessions and create digital communications.

Sixth Form Administration:

• Support the Sixth Form Management Team with various administrative tasks.

• Manage sixth form admissions processes.

• Co-ordinate events and activities related to the Sixth Form.

• Use the Schools Information Management System (SIMS) or equivalent for reporting purposes.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong IT skills, including experience with databases and online systems.

• Proficient in spreadsheet software and capable of extracting and analysing data reports.

• Previous administration experience is highly desirable.

• Experience in a school environment would be an advantage.

• Confident, helpful, and professional manner.

• Ability to create and manage digital communications and co-host online sessions.

• Previous experience in a similar administrative role.

• Familiarity with school administrative systems (SIMS).

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

• Contribute to the development and success of our regional Computing Hub.

• Play a key role in supporting the Sixth Form at MGGS.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What the school offers its staff

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)

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

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About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Maidstone Grammar School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: mstarns@mggs.org
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1240 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)

If you wish to find out more about MGGS please visit our website at https://www.mggs.org/ and to take a virtual tour please visit https://youtu.be/kuqmn-D4AJY

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