Sixth Form Engagement Lead

St Mary’s RC High School (Tyldesley); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic High School in Astley, near Tyldesley, invites applications for an Engagement Lead to join our Sixth Form team. You will work closely with the Pastoral Manager to promote attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding and student engagement.

You will build strong relationships with students, parents and external agencies, providing early intervention and targeted support to help learners overcome barriers and achieve their best both academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with secondary school age students in an educational, pastoral, youth work or support setting.
• Strong communication, organisational and safeguarding skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Promote attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding and student engagement.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies to ensure students receive support.
• Provide monitoring, early intervention and targeted support to improve attendance and behaviours.

Skills

Communication

Job description

St Mary’s Catholic High School

Manchester Road

Astley

Tyldesley

M29 7EE

Salary: Grade 7, £30,314 - £33,816 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks working 41 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic High School are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Engagement Lead to join our Sixth Form team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, fulfil their potential, and thrive both academically and personally.

Working closely with the Pastoral Manager, you will play a key role in promoting attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding, and student engagement. You will build strong relationships with students, parents, carers, and external agencies, ensuring young people receive the support they need to succeed. Through effective monitoring, early intervention, and targeted support, you will help improve attendance, encourage positive behaviours, and create a culture where students feel supported, motivated, and empowered to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with recent relevant experience of working with secondary school age students in an educational, pastoral, youth work, or support setting. You will be organised, resilient, and committed to high standards, with the empathy and emotional intelligence needed to support students effectively. A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing, together with a genuine desire to make a positive difference, is essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated Sixth Form team and make a lasting impact on students' outcomes, wellbeing, and future success.

Application forms are returnable to the school

If you require any additional information, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by e-mail [e-mail]

Wigan Local Authority and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding an promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to the Enhanced Disclosure procedures.

Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Applicant Pack
• Application Form
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements