Key Role Information

Salary
£17,000.00 - 19,000.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Apprentice
Closing
15/06/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Apprentice
Department
Admin
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
36.25
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Apprentice Business Support Administrator to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Ardwick. The post holder will work within the Administration team while undertaking a formal Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship (or equivalent). They will support the smooth running of the school office and gain hands-on experience in school operations, diary management, and event coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration

  • Provide administrative service as part of the Business Support team.
  • Assist in maintaining the school’s MIS system (Bromcom) for data entry.
  • Support whole-school events such as open days and progress evenings.
  • Help produce the pupil planner and school newsletter.
  • Provide reception cover and assist with general inquiries under direction.

Educational Trips and Events

  • Support the coordination of school trips and residential visits.
  • Liaise with external agencies and the Group Health & Safety Manager regarding risk assessments.
  • Coordinate the booking of transport and accommodation to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain first aid kits and trip mobile phones for all trips 
  • Monitor the payment system and maintain accurate trip records. 

Events and Promotional Materials

  • Support the upkeep and accuracy of the school website.
  • Assist in the planning and presentation of Open Mornings and Presentation Evenings.
  • Liaise with external suppliers for promotional materials

For more information about the role please contact us on 01619722988 or email emmahurworth@deantrustardwick.co.uk.

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

Conditions of Service
Occupational Sick Pay
Continuous Service
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Health Care Cash Plan
Preferential Admission
The Believe Learning Institute
Recognition Awards
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Annual Leave

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential

Skills

Personal Attributes

Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
Committed
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently

About Us

Dean Trust Ardwick

Emma Hurworth

emmahurworth@deantrustardwick.co.uk

345 Stockport Road
Huyton
Ardwick
Manchester
M13 0LF

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.