Second in Student Services at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

About This Role

Role:
Second in Student Services

Salary:
Band 4 (SCP
11 – SCP
14) £28,634 - £31,324 (FTE Salary) / £25,660 - £28,071 (Actual Salary)

Hours:

37 per week, Monday – Thursday (8.30am – 4.30pm) Friday (8.30am – 4pm)

Contract type:
Permanent – Term Time Plus 2 weeks

Reporting to:
Head of Student Services

Start date:

April 2026

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community.

Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.

The Foundation’s Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich.

This role is based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College; the country’s leading sixth form college. It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally.

We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of College life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer.

The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.

As a second in the Student Services team at our sixth form college, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Department in driving success in all areas covered by the department. You will take responsibility for a business area and manage specialist admin tasks.

The role involves deputising for the Head of Department and working with the team to develop processes, promote excellence and contribute fully to the wider opportunities in college.

• Admissions
• Attendance
• Exams
• Reception
• Reprographics
• Transport
• Trips

• Experience of delivering high levels of customer service in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Strong IT skills
• Experience of working in an education setting would be desirable

Closing Date: 18th March 2026 – 9am

Interview Date: 24th March 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Second in Student Services, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.