Student Services Administrator

Ref: SCH-TDT-0073 12 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Ashton on Mersey School Location: Ashton on Mersey School Salary: 17,392.68 - 18,833.54 Department: Student Services / Business Support Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 25/09/2025 08:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 03/11/25 or Sooner

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: NJC Scale Band 3 - SCP 6-11

The Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a Student Services Administrator. In this role, you will work closely with the Business Support and Pastoral Teams. Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond.

 

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.
  • Experience of managing own workload, monitoring performance, and ensuring optimum use of resources and systems available
  • Experience of producing accurate and timely reports
  • Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and Google suite of applications
  • Experience and knowledge of school operations
  • To be able to manage a diverse and varied workload, prioritising on a regular basis
  • 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
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Ability to handle confidential issues and materials sensitively and appropriately
  • 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:    Thursday 25th September 08.00 am

 Interviews:                            TBC

 

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.



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.



Benefits

Other
Annual Leave Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.
Conditions of Service We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees.
Continuous Service Recognition of local government continuous service.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals.
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
Health Care Cash Plan We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
High Street Benefits and Discounts Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Occupational Sick Pay Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service.
Pension and Death in Service Benefit Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
Preferential Admission Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Recognition Awards Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
The Believe Learning Institute Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent A good level of general education including Mathematics & English Language A*-C or equivalent.
Essential

Skills

Experience
Current first aid certificate
Desirable
Previous experience working as an office manager in an educational environment
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
Desirable

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Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

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Ashton on Mersey School

Cecil Avenue
Sale
Cheshire
M33 5BP

Maxine Mills

https://aomschool.co.uk/
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