Job Details
THE DEAN TRUST
ASHTON ON MERSEY SCHOOL
Cecil Avenue
Sale
M33 5BP
Phone: 0161 973 1179
Email: recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk
Website: http://www.thedeantrust.co.uk/
FOOTBALL COACH - Start Date: September 2026
Contract: 1-year fixed term in the 1st instance subject to funding
Band 6 Scale Points 23-25 £34,434 – £36,363.
Actual Salary £16,340.53 - £17,255.93
Working Pattern: 20 hrs per week, Monday - 8am-1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday -12pm-5pm
Dependent on the fixture location, times may vary.
Term time only including 5 INSET days
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 Football Coach. In this role, you will work closely with the Physical Education 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 exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who has the following qualities, knowledge and skills:
• UEFA B Licence or FA level 2
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Valid Emergency First Aid in Football
• Previous experience of coaching young players to a high standard
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of coaching or teaching young people in a school, club or community setting
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating impact of sessions and programmes
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Excellent communications skills across multiple levels, with parents or guardians and players
• To be able to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
• Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and independently
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with children and adults
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to meet agreed target
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Reflective and adaptable
• Good attendance and timekeeping
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 recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk
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 - Thursday 30 April 2026 at 8:00 am
Interviews - Week commencing Monday 4 May 2026 or Monday 11 May 2026
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.