Business Support Administrator & Cover Coordinator

Posting date:	09 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 April 2026
Location:	Trafford, M33 5BP
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75791662

Summary

THE DEAN TRUST
ASHTON ON MERSEY SCHOOL
Cecil Avenue
Sale
M33 5BP
Phone: 0161 973 1179
Email: office@aom.trafford.sch.uk
Website: http://www.thedeantrust.co.uk/

BUSINESS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR & COVER COORDINATOR
Start Date: May 2026 - 1 Year Fixed Term/Maternity Cover
Band 4 SCP 12 17 FTE £28,598.00 - £31,022.00
Actual Salary £25,859.02 - £28,050.87
Full-Time, Monday to Friday 8:00 am 16:00
Term time only, plus 2 weeks during school holidays (including 5 INSET days)
Office-based at Ashton on Mersey School

Benefits available at The Dean Trust
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 Teacher Discounts
Simplyhealth Cash Plan
Annual flu jabs
Access to enhanced family friendly policies
Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint Business Support Administrator & Cover Coordinator, we are seeking an organised and proactive individual to provide highlevel administrative support within the Business Support Team. In this role, you will take lead responsibility for coordinating the school’s daily cover arrangements and managing staffing logistics to ensure the smooth operation of the school day.

You will act as the primary contact of the Bromcom MIS, ensuring accurate scheduling, safeguarding of students, and effective communication with staff, leadership teams, and external stakeholders. This position is essential in maintaining teaching continuity and supporting the overall efficiency of school operations.

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 Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years.

We are looking for an individual who possess:
5 GCSEs including 9 - 4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
Experience of successfully working in a busy administration environment
Experience of managing own workload, monitoring performance and ensuring optimum use of resources and systems available
Experience of working autonomously and part of a team
Experience of working in a school or similar environment
Experience of producing accurate and timely reports
Experience of using Bromcom, or similar MIS system
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Managing a diverse and varied workload, prioritising on a regular basis
Ability to undertake further training and development as required
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to develop professional relationships with staff, pupils and external stake holders
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to work under pressure to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to handle confidential issues and materials sensitively and appropriately
Ability to work meticulously with attention to detail
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision
Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment
Excellent time keeping

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page www.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 MaxineMills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

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.

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 - Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 8.00 am
Interviews To be confirmed

Supporting Documents

↗ Business Support Administrator & Cover Coordinator.pdf

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