Post-16 Student Services & Wellbeing Lead

LeighAcademiesTrust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff pension

Wellbeing perks

Professional development

Job summary

Leigh Academy Blackheath is seeking a dedicated Student Services Manager (Post 16) to lead LAB16's pastoral care, attendance monitoring, and safeguarding efforts. You will support IB students toward university, apprenticeships, or career pathways while overseeing Post-16 admissions and bursaries.

You will work within LAB16 as part of Leigh Academies Trust, contributing to a collaborative, wellbeing-focused environment and providing targeted 1:1 and group support for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in pastoral care, student support, or safeguarding within a secondary or Post-16 setting.
• Clear communicator, highly organized, calm under pressure, and dedicated to student success.
• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above) and advanced safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1:1 check-ins, build custom support plans, and foster a positive, focused environment in the LAB16 Hub.
• Act as a key member of the safeguarding team, managing student wellbeing and external support referrals.
• Monitor attendance, track progress, and help IB students cross the finish line into top universities, apprenticeships, or careers.
• Manage Post-16 admissions, bursary funds, and student inductions.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student support

Safeguarding

Attendance monitoring

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Advanced safeguarding training

Job description

Leigh Academy Blackheath is seeking a dedicated Student Services Manager (Post 16) to lead LAB16's pastoral care, attendance monitoring, and safeguarding efforts. You will support IB students toward university, apprenticeships, or career pathways while overseeing Post-16 admissions and bursaries.

You will work within LAB16 as part of Leigh Academies Trust, contributing to a collaborative, wellbeing-focused environment and providing targeted 1:1 and group support for students with diverse needs.