Job Description
START DATE: September 2026 WORKING PATTERN: 36.25 hours per week Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00 Term Time Only, plus 5 INSET days About Company:Dean Trust Ardwick is a proud member of The Dean Trust, a family of eleven high-performing schools dedicated to providing quality education in areas of challenge. Since opening in 2015, we have grown into a thriving secondary school serving over 1,300 pupils from the Ardwick and Long sight communities, becoming the school of choice for local families. Our core purpose is to empower pupils to find their purpose and thrive as citizens of the world. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, we equip pupils with the skills and character to seize life’s opportunities, fostering a disciplined culture that nurtures ambition and success. As a school that takes immense pride in its diverse community, we celebrate and embrace different cultures, fostering unity, understanding, and a strong sense of belonging. Through shared experiences and traditions, we ensure every pupil feels valued and proud of their identity. The successful candidate will possess a relentless dedication to improving the life chances of our pupils and will therefore contribute to our aspiration for all pupils to thrive as citizens of the world, without exception. Duties and Responsibilities:Apprentice Requirements ● The apprentice will be allocated 20% of their working hours to complete apprenticeship-related study, assignments, and training. ● As an apprentice, you will receive regular mentorship and guidance from the Senior Leader for Business Support. ● Successful completion of the apprenticeship standard is a core requirement of this role Office Administration ● Provide administrative service as part of the Business Support team. ● Assist in maintaining the school’s MIS system (Bromcom) for data entry. ● Support whole-school events such as open days and progress evenings. ● Help produce the pupil planner and school newsletter. ● Provide reception cover and assist with general inquiries under direction. Educational Trips and Events ● Support the coordination of school trips and residential visits. ● Liaise with external agencies and the Group Health & Safety Manager regarding risk assessments. ● Coordinate the booking of transport and accommodation to ensure cost-effectiveness. ● Maintain first aid kits and trip mobile phones for all trips ● Monitor the payment system and maintain accurate trip records. Events and Promotional Materials ● Support the upkeep and accuracy of the school website. ● Assist in the planning and presentation of Open Mornings and Presentation Evenings. ● Liaise with external suppliers for promotional materials All employees have the responsibility to: ● Ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the brand style ● Be aware and comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person ● Participate in training and other learning activities as required ● Participate in the school’s People Development Process ● To represent the school/academy at events as appropriate ● Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate ● To support and promote the school/academy ethos ● To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post ● To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Executive Team and/or Headteacher