Post-16 Student Services Lead - Wellbeing & Pathways

Leigh Academies Trust; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Professional development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust operates Leigh Academy Blackheath LAB16 sixth-form and is seeking a Student Services Manager (Post 16) to champion welfare, drive attendance and provide pastoral support for IB students and beyond.

You will lead 1:1 check-ins, coordinate safeguarding, monitor wellbeing, and manage Post-16 admissions, bursaries, inductions, and referrals within LAB16's fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pastoral care and safeguarding experience in secondary or Post-16 setting.
• Clear communication, organization, and resilience under pressure.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above; safeguarding training.
• Degree, youth work, or Bromcom/Smoothwall experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1:1 check-ins, build support plans, and foster LAB16 Hub environment.
• Be a safeguarding team member, manage wellbeing referrals and external support.
• Monitor attendance, track progress, and help IB students access universities, apprenticeships or careers.
• Manage Post-16 admissions, bursary funds, and student inductions.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student support

Safeguarding

Attendance monitoring

Communication

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (Grade 4/C+)

Degree or related qualification (bonus)

Tools

Bromcom

Smoothwall

Job description

Leigh Academies Trust operates Leigh Academy Blackheath LAB16 sixth-form and is seeking a Student Services Manager (Post 16) to champion welfare, drive attendance and provide pastoral support for IB students and beyond.

You will lead 1:1 check-ins, coordinate safeguarding, monitor wellbeing, and manage Post-16 admissions, bursaries, inductions, and referrals within LAB16's fast-paced, collaborative environment.