Executive Assistant
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
Cheshire West
- £28,855 - £32,766 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band 5 – SP 15 to SP 19 - £32,199 - £36,564 (FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 09 March 2026
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2026
Job overview
Role: Executive Assistant
Salary: Band 5 – SP 15 to SP 19 - £32,199 - £36,564 (FTE) - £28,855 - £32,766 (Actual)
Contract type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks per year).
Reporting to: CEO and Principal
Start date: ASAP
About Us
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 Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:
· 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.
Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College is the country’s leading sixth form college and an excellent place to work, with high levels of staff satisfaction. Colleagues are part of an exceptional culture of excellence and opportunity, where everyone is supported in their professional development. The College provides exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus. 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 and aspirational educational experience.
About The Role
This dual role provides high-level executive support primarily to the College’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), while also delivering key executive support to the CEO of the Sir John Brunner Foundation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating complex administrative and organisational requirements across both the College and the Foundation, enabling Executive Leaders to focus on strategic leadership and the continued success of the organisation.
It is anticipated that this role will be split, with 80% of the time supporting the Principal of the College and the senior leadership team and 20% of the time supporting the CEO of the Sir John Brunner Foundation and whole Foundation organisational matters.
Your Responsibilities
The Executive Assistant role entails helping with high-level, complex administrative duties to support key leaders of the organisation in delivering excellence to our students and communities.
The role is varied and interesting and includes duties such as:
- Serving as a first point of contact to the team for a range of stakeholders, responding to their queries and directing them accordingly.
- Managing diaries and supporting leaders in planning and coordinating meetings.
- Supporting leaders in the planning and organising of key events for students and staff.
- Providing administrative support for meetings, including circulating paperwork and tracking actions.
- Supporting leaders to ensure compliance with statutory and legal obligations.
- Acting as a point of contact for staff queries and helping to support an exceptional staff experience.
Please refer to the job description for more detailed information.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience; they will be highly organised, with the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
No prior experience as an Executive Assistant or PA is necessary; however, the ability to work calmly and professionally, with integrity and discretion, is important.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026, 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Executive Assistant, 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!
If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact the College Principal, Christopher Atherton on 01606 810020, and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.
The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
- Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
- Monarch Drive, Northwich
- Cheshire
- CW9 8AF
- United Kingdom
Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College is a mixed, non-denominational sixth-form college, based on a single-site campus close to Northwich town centre in Cheshire.
The college's main purpose is to provide A-level courses for full-time students aged 16-18.
Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College dates back to 1557 when Sir John Deane, rector at St Bartholomews in London, set up a charitable trust and gifted the land on which the first school was built. The institution moved to its present site in 1908. In 1978, what was then a boys’ grammar school became a co-educational sixth-form college.
Mission and Values
Teachers and education professionals hold a shared ethos and mission of excellence, opportunity and compassion.
We see the value in every student and help them to achieve their goals by creating an environment that understands and celebrates difference, whilst providing an incredible education and life opportunities for all students.
The College converted to Academy Status in April 2018. Whilst you will work at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College, you will be employed by the Sir John Brunner Foundation.
Ofsted report
Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College was judged “outstanding” by Ofsted in October 2022
The College was rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas:
- The quality of education (OUTSTANDING)
- Behaviour and attitudes (OUTSTANDING)
- Personal development (OUTSTANDING)
- Leadership and management (OUTSTANDING)
- Education programmes for young people (OUTSTANDING)
View Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College's latest Ofsted report
An Outstanding Environment
The College Site
A state of the art modern building houses outstanding teaching facilities, including:
- Light and airy teaching rooms.
- Learning resource centre with dedicated student IT facilities.
- Theatre complex and separate dance studio.
- Interactive touchscreens in every classroom.
- State of the art media and music technology facilities.
The heart of the College’s historical building has been retained and remodelled to serve as dining and social facilities for both staff and students.
Leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gym and boat house are located within the beautifully maintained grounds.
Professional Development
Early Career Teachers
We understand that the first years of a teacher’s career are the most crucial in allowing them to develop an impressive teaching career. Talented ECTs who chose to begin their career with Sir John Deane’s are actively supported and nurtured to become outstanding teachers and valued colleagues. The College is dedicated to ECTs laying great foundations to build upon throughout their successful career.
The College has a highly effective specialist ECT programme to support ECTs run by our talented Deputy Principal for Curriculum. ECTs will have the opportunity to shadow experienced teachers, have regular support meetings and work closely with their departments to help them develop their practice and will benefit from a reduced timetable to enable them to attend training and development sessions.
Recently Qualified Teachers
We understand that the first years of a teacher’s career are the most crucial. As an RQT you will have regular meetings and will be offered a range of training and development opportunities to help support and develop your teaching practice and further build your career.
Experienced Teachers
If you want to fulfil your ambitions at the highest level, we welcome experienced teachers with a proven track record in achieving good results. We particularly value the skills and experience teachers from a high school setting bring. As a specialist A Level College at the cutting edge of teaching and learning approaches our teachers are able to focus their attention solely on Years 12 and 13 to allow them to become specialists of their subjects, curriculum and examinations.
Our experienced teachers often progress into leadership roles and funding and support for NPQML/NPQSL may be available.
Business Support Professionals
The College is supported by specialist non-teaching professionals who support teachers with ensuring that our students obtain the best possible outcomes. We recognise the important role business support professionals undertake and support their progression and development. Specialist support departments include Finance, Personnel, Marketing, Administration and IT Services.
Professional Development
Dedicated professional development events take place across the academic year. Whilst the content and format of such events will vary the College always encourages colleagues to get together and share and develop ideas.
The College is committed to enhancing and supporting all colleagues’ professional development and is supportive of requests for development including training events and good practice visits.
All new starters
An induction programme will be provided for all new starters tailored to the role they will undertake. New starters are supported throughout their first year and beyond with regular meetings, lesson observations and support and development sessions,
We are happy to host any new starters in advance for visits to the department by arrangement.
Benefits of working at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
- Favourable working week
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Generous pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension Scheme)
- Free on site car parking
- Free wifi access
- Participation in sports clubs
- Funding for training and development
- CPD events throughout the year
- Two onsite Starbucks Cafes
- Onsite canteen and deli bar with daily homemade cakes
- College wide staff lunches
- Christmas social event
- Support staff standards payment (bonus)
- Long service awards
- Access to counselling/EAP service
- Eye care vouchers
- Access to health plan
- Access to Occupational Health service
- Family friendly policies
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