Sixth Form Attendance administrator and receptionist

Ashton-on-Mersey School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  12 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 22,772 - 23,132

Sixth Form Attendance administrator and receptionist job summary

Salary:                      NJC Pay Scale:         Band 2 – (SCP 4 – 5) £25,185 - £25,583

Actual Salary:            £22,772.90 - £23,132.79

Start Date:                 As soon as possible, from 3^rd November 2025

Working Pattern:      36.25 hrs per week, 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday

Term time including 5 INSET days plus 2 weeks during periods of school closure 

Contract:                  Permanent

Location:                   Ashton on Mersey School Sixth Form

 

Benefits available at The Dean Trust

• 26/31 days annual leave entitlement (dependent upon length of service)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
• Blue Light High Street Benefits and Discounts for Teacher
• Simplyhealth
• Annual flu jabs
• Access to enhanced family friendly policies
• Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues

 

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a Sixth Form Attendance Administrator and Receptionist . In this role, in addition to working with the sixth form team, you will also work closely with the school and trust attendance, data and administration teams. Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond.

 

The school has:

• 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.
• A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong.
• 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.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• 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.
• 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.
• World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years.

This is exciting opportunity for an individual with strong IT skills and a solid foundation in English and Maths (GCSE Grade A*-C) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with data systems, excellent organisational and communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. You’ll be confident managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive information with discretion, and collaborating effectively across teams. If you’re methodical, self-motivated, and eager to grow through ongoing training and development, we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk.

 

Application closing date:    23:59 pm Sunday 12th  October 2025

 Interviews:                            TBC – Week commencing 20^th October

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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 checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ashton-on-Mersey School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1600 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashton-on-Mersey School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashton-on-mersey-school-sale

Founded in 1981, following the amalgamation of separate Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Ashton on Mersey School is the founding school of The Dean Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising seven secondary schools and four primary schools across four local authorities.

Ashton on Mersey School is one of the most popular and oversubscribed schools in the region with a reputation for aspiration, endeavour and excellence. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a team of teachers and support staff who truly believe that every pupil should achieve or exceed their potential.

The school has an established ethos of setting high academic standards by carefully crafting a pupil-centered approach where individual needs are matched with a broad, ambitious and exciting curriculum. In addition, the school is passionate about providing rich and diverse opportunities in an environment designed to nurture lifelong learners and citizens who can thrive regionally, nationally and globally.

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