Post-16 Achievement Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Job summary

Guiseley School is recruiting a Post-16 Achievement Manager to work within its Sixth Form team. The post centres on mentoring, pastoral support, attendance and administration for sixth form students, with the aim of raising achievement.

It is permanent and term-time, 37 hours a week plus 10 days, with flexible start dates from November 2026. Enhanced DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Drive achievement and outcomes for sixth form students alongside the Sixth Form team
• Provide mentoring to sixth form students
• Provide pastoral support to sixth form students
• Manage attendance for sixth form students
• Handle the administrative needs of the sixth form
• Work proactively with students to support their development and learning

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach to working with stu

Job description

Guiseley School is recruiting a Post-16 Achievement Manager to work within its Sixth Form team. The post centres on mentoring, pastoral support, attendance and administration for sixth form students, with the aim of raising achievement and outcomes. It is permanent and term-time, 37 hours a week plus 10 days, with flexible start dates from November 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the successful candidate must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Drive achievement and outcomes for sixth form students alongside the Sixth Form team
• Provide mentoring to sixth form students
• Provide pastoral support to sixth form students
• Manage attendance for sixth form students
• Handle the administrative needs of the sixth form
• Work proactively with students to support their development and learning

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working in an educational setting

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to working with students

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Child-centred approach to care and aspiration for students' growth and success
• Support for fundamental British values

What’s offered

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling and wellbeing support
• VivUP benefit portal with discounts and vouchers
• Free on-site parking, bike storage and competitive EV charging rates
• Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, or Teachers' Pension for teaching staff
• Eligibility for Bluelight and DiscountsForTeachers
• On-site school catering
• Additional non-contact period for teaching staff
• Access to art studios, recording suites, all-weather AGP, sports hall, activity studio and auditorium