Key Role Information

Salary
£13,412.12 - 14,523.22
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
25/09/2026 08:00
Interview
Week Commencing 28th September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC Scale Band 3 - SCP 6-11
Department
Student Services/Pastoral
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
21.75
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Ashton on Mersey is seeking to appoint a talented and hard-working Pastoral Administration Assistant will deliver high-quality, professional administrative support across key school operations. Key responsibilities include managing attendance intervention records, administering behaviour systems and detentions, coordinating careers and work experience records (including Gatsby Benchmark monitoring), and providing administrative support to the pastoral and safeguarding teams.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.
  3. 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.
  4. An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league.

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

  1. GCSE in English and Maths Grade A*- C or equivalent
  2. Ability to undertake further training and development as required
  3. Experience of working in a sensitive environment and respecting confidentiality at all times
  4. Experience of working as part of an administrative team within a busy office environment
  5. Knowledge of and competency in the use of Microsoft office suite of applications
  6. Knowledge of how a multi-academy trust operates
  7. Ability to grasp, assimilate and apply information and concepts quickly
  8. An enthusiastic, proactive and positive attitude towards young people and the education environment
  9. Flexible approach to working arrangements and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment 
  10. Ability to consistently produce work of a high standard
  11. A willingness to undertake all reasonable duties as the role requires
  12. Ability to use own initiative in undertaking tasks with minimal supervision demonstrating proactivity and forward thinking
  13. Proven communication skills, both verbally and written, and the ability to communicate effectively up to executive level
  14. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and services
  15. Ability to prioritise workload
  16. Ability to work to deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy levels
  17. Excellent time keeping and attendance record
  18. Articulate and attentive to detail

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.sch.uk

Application closing date: 08:00 25th September 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 28th September 2026

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.

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



Benefits

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

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
• GCSE in English and Maths Grade A*- C or equivalent

Skills

Personal Attributes

Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Self-disciplined and able to reflect and learn in order develop wisdom and understandingessential

Ashton on Mersey School

Maxine Mills

MaxineMills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

Cecil Avenue
Sale
Greater Manchester
Cheshire
M33 5BP

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.