Support Staff Grade 7 SCP 15 – 18 £29, 346 - £32,259

Full Time, Permanent

2 December 2024

MIS Developer and Systems Analyst
36 hours per week, Full Time, Full Year, Permanent Contract
Support Staff Grade 7 SCP 15 – 18 £29, 346 - £32,259


Ashton Sixth Form College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate MIS Developer and Systems Analyst to work in our MIS team. You will be joining the college at an exciting time, at the beginning of a new three-year strategic phase. We have much to build upon: the college has an excellent reputation, a strong track record of outcomes for students, an aspirational and supportive ethos, a hugely dedicated and talented staff, and of course, Ofsted ‘outstanding’ status. The challenge of this role is to strengthen the already well-established and successful work done in MIS by supporting all college systems and ensuring the smooth running of all functions.
This role will appeal to someone who has a background in developing and coordinating IT systems, with an understanding of the educational context in a Sixth Form or GFE college. A recent maths or computer science graduate, or someone with knowledge and experience working in a college MIS team will be ideal for this role. We are looking for someone with the drive and passion to deliver outstanding support that enables our commitment to providing the best possible education and experience for all students and staff. The role will involve working with senior and middle leaders to support all aspects of their work with MIS, developing systems to help drive up standards and outcomes.
If you feel you share our values and want to be part of a dedicated and committed team, ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.


Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd December 2024 9am
Interviews to take place: Friday 6th December 2024


Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.
The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.


Application Process
Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.
Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.

Ashton Sixth Form College is the leading provider of 16-18 education in the area. The college is located in Tameside, Greater Manchester and supports around 2,000+ students on A-Level and vocational programmes. The college also offers a number of Adult and Higher Education courses.
Over the past three years, Ashton has been ranked in the top 25% of colleges nationally. The Df E performance tables have also placed Ashton as the top college in the borough for the fourth year running (Df E, 2020).
The college community at Ashton is vitally important. Students have access to an extensive range of opportunities, trips, visits, guest speakers and support, to ensure that they are able to make informed decisions about their futures.
The college’s history at the Darnton Road site dates back to 1928 and since then, the campus has been transformed, making way for the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
Centre Principal
Lisa Richards
Our Vision
Transforming lives through learning
Our Mission

• To engender a love of learning through an excellent standard of teaching and learning for all
• To lay the foundations for career success
• To promote well-being and inspire students and staff to lead fulfilling lives

Our Strategic Aims

• To achieve excellence in all aspects of our work
• To deliver relevant and coherent 16-19 study programmes which meet the needs of students and the wider community
• To deliver a relevant adult and Higher Education curriculum which meets the needs of students and the wider community
• To enhance the well-being of students and staff
• To secure a sustainable and successful future for the college

Ofsted report
In 2020, Ofsted judged the college as 'Outstanding' in all areas. Highlights from the Ofsted report include:
"Students are exceptionally polite, self-assured, respectful and resourceful. They enjoy their studies, take pride in their work and have an overwhelmingly positive attitude towards their learning."
"Staff accurately identify and meet the support needs of students with high needs. As a result, students develop their independence over time, which improves their life chances"
"Students enjoy an extremely well-planned curriculum that teaches them much more than the knowledge they need to pass their qualifications."
"Staff help students to achieve high grades and produce work to a consistently high standard."