Pastoral Administration Assistant

Ashton-on-Mersey School; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton on Mersey School is seeking a talented Pastoral Administration Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support across key school operations. The role includes handling attendance records, behaviour systems, detentions, and Gatsby Benchmark monitoring, while supporting pastoral and safeguarding teams.

The school values confidential, professional support and collaboration within a busy educational environment, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A*-C or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Experience working in a sensitive environment with confidentiality.
• Experience in an administrative office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Multi-Academy Trust operations.
• Ability to grasp new information quickly.
• Committed to working with young people in an education setting.
• Flexible and able to cope with a busy, changing environment.
• High standards of work with accuracy.
• Willingness to undertake all reasonable duties.
• Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with diverse services and people.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Excellent time keeping and attendance.
• Articulate and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance intervention records and take accurate notes.
• Administer behaviour systems and detentions.
• Coordinate careers and work experience records, including Gatsby Benchmark monitoring.
• Provide administrative support to the pastoral and safeguarding teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Initiative

Proactive attitude

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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