The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint Business Support Administrator & Cover Coordinator, we are seeking an organised and proactive individual to provide high‑level administrative support within the Business Support Team. In this role, you will take lead responsibility for coordinating the school’s daily cover arrangements and managing staffing logistics to ensure the smooth operation of the school day.
You will act as the primary contact of the Bromcom MIS, ensuring accurate scheduling, safeguarding of students, and effective communication with staff, leadership teams, and external stakeholders. This position is essential in maintaining teaching continuity and supporting the overall efficiency of school operations.
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.
We are looking for an individual who possess:5 GCSEs including 9 - 4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
- Experience of successfully working in a busy administration environment
- Experience of managing own workload, monitoring performance and ensuring optimum use of resources and systems available
- Experience of working autonomously and part of a team
- Experience of working in a school or similar environment
- Experience of producing accurate and timely reports
- Experience of using Bromcom, or similar MIS system
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Managing a diverse and varied workload, prioritising on a regular basis
- Ability to undertake further training and development as required
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to develop professional relationships with staff, pupils and external stake holders
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure to prioritise and meet 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 team
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision
- Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment
- Excellent time keeping
To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.
If you have any questions about the role , please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email MaxineMills@aom.trafford.sck.uk
Application closing date: 08:00 am Monday 27th April 2026
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.
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.