Student Services Administrator

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a Student Services Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our school community – the friendly, approachable face that pupils know they can turn to for support.

You’ll combine excellent organisational skills with a caring and empathetic approach, ensuring that every student feels welcomed, listened to, and valued. From handling pastoral enquiries with sensitivity to keeping our Student Services team running smoothly behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in helping our pupils thrive both personally and academically.

Working closely with the Business Support Manager and colleagues across the school, you’ll help create a positive, supportive environment where students can achieve their very best.

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community.

The school has:

• An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
• A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong.
• Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
• World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years.

This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who has the following qualities, knowledge and skills:

• A good level of general education including Mathematics & English Language A*-C or equivalent.
• To have experience of managing own workload, monitoring performance, and ensuring optimum use of resources and systems available
• To have experience of working in a school or similar environment
• To have experience of producing accurate and timely reports
• A knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and Google suite of applications
• To have experience knowledge of school operations
• To be able to manage a diverse and varied workload, prioritising on a regular basis
• An ability to undertake further training and development as required
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• An ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• An ability to handle confidential issues and materials sensitively and appropriately
• An ability to work meticulously with attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision
• Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment
• Excellent time keeping and record of attendance

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk.

• Application closing date:    23:59 Sunday 31^st August 2025
• Interviews:                            TBC

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.