Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 36.25 Weeks per Year: 41.000 Pay Grade: Band 5The Role
Salary: NJC Band 5 – SCP 19 – 22 - £32,061 - £33,699.
Actual Salary: £28,990.36 - £30,471.48
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00–16:00
Term-time Only, plus 2 weeks, additional weeks can be discussed at the Interview.
Contract: Fixed-Term contract 31st August 2026
Location: Office-based at Believe Learning Institute (BLI), Ashton on Mersey School
Benefits available at The Dean Trust
Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme via Simplyhealth
Employer Funded Simplyhealth Cash Plan
Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Annual flu jabs
Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues
The Believe Learning Institute (BLI) is dedicated to school improvement through the delivery of high-quality professional learning and development programmes for our entire workforce, as well as the wider profession. The BLI offers a range of learning opportunities, including leadership development, the Turing NW Math's Hub and SCITT.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual to support the operational management of all programmes led and facilitated by the Believe Learning Institute (BLI). The successful individual will ensure the effective marketing, coordination, and delivery of BLI programmes, enabling schools within the Trust and beyond to fully benefit from the opportunities offered. The postholder plays a key role in maintaining high standards of programme execution, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across all learning initiatives.
The Believe Learning Institute is located in the central hub of The Dean Trust at our Ashton on Mersey School.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to support us at the BLI, we look forward to hearing from you.
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: 8:00 am Monday, 6 October 2025
● Interviews: To be confirmed
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
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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 | |
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GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent | GCSE Grade A*-C, or equivalent, in Mathematics & English Language |
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Skills
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Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community |
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Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently |
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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.
The Dean Trust
Cecil Avenue
Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 5BP
Maxine Mills
recruitment@thedeantrust.... https://thedeantrust.co.uk/