Pastoral Administration Assistant

Trafford Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dean Trust Ashton on Mersey School is seeking a PASTORAL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT. The role is term-time only with a working pattern of 3 days to be discussed at interview. Salary is Band 3 (SCP 6-11), £25,598–£28,142 actual salary £13,412.12–£14,523.22.

The post is accountable to the Head of Business Support & Deputy Headteacher. Key duties include supporting pastoral administration and careers, managing attendance records, administering behaviour systems and detentions, and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Managing attendance intervention records
• Administering behaviour systems and detentions
• Coordinating careers and work experience records (including Gatsby Benchmark monitoring)
• Providing administrative support to the pastoral and safeguarding teams

Job description

THE DEAN TRUST
ASHTON ON MERSEY SCHOOL
Cecil Avenue
Sale
M33 5BP
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.thedeantrust.co.uk/

PASTORAL ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - START DATE: As soon as possible
Band 3 (SCP 6-11) £25,598 - £28,142 Actual Salary: £13,412.12 to 14,523.22 WORKING PATTERN: 3 days to be discussed at interview
Term time only
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Support Pastoral Administration and Careers
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Business Support & Deputy Headteacher

The 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.

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.

Application Closing Date - Friday 25 September 2026 at 8.00 am

Interview Date - Week Commencing Monday 28 September 2026