Pastoral Administration Assistant

Ashton on Mersey School; Sale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Leave

Pension and Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

High Street Benefits and Discounts

Believe Learning Institute

Job summary

Ashton on Mersey School is seeking a proactive Pastoral Administration Assistant to deliver high-quality administrative support across core school operations. You will manage attendance intervention records, administer behaviour systems and detentions, and coordinate careers/work experience records including Gatsby Benchmark monitoring.

You will also provide administrative support to the pastoral and safeguarding teams, contributing to a positive school culture and effective safeguarding

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a sensitive environment with confidentiality.
• Experience as part of an administrative team in a busy office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and admin processes within a MAT.
• Ability to grasp information quickly and communicate at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality administrative support across key school operations.
• Manage attendance intervention records and basic pastoral admin tasks.
• Administer behaviour systems and detentions as required.
• Coordinate careers and work experience records including Gatsby Benchmark monitoring.
• Provide administrative support to pastoral and safeguarding teams.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Admin Teamwork

MAT knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Deadline driven

Forward thinking

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email [e-mail]

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 equivalent
• essential
• GCSE in English and Maths Grade A*- C or equivalent

Skills

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, honest and trustworthy
• essential
• 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 understanding
• essential

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.