Vocational Administration Assistant

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Vocational Administration Assistant.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• Undertake the general administrative tasks for the Assistant Principal, Curriculum - Campus Lead, Macclesfield Campus
• Liaise with managers, other support staff, lecturers, trainers, assessors, commercial clients and learners; and
• Promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Main Duties for this role include

• Reflect the vision, mission, aims and values of the college.
• Show initiative in planning and organising allocated tasks.
• Enter, retrieve and print data using a range of college systems and reports.
• Set up and maintain spreadsheets.
• Monitor and summarise key performance indicators such as attendance and retention information to assist the Assistant Principal, Curriculum, Campus Lead with interventions that support learners.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

Applications close on 20th November 2026. The Selection Day will take place in December 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.