Sixth Form Engagement Lead

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic High School in Astley invites an enthusiastic Engagement Lead to join our Sixth Form team. You will help students overcome barriers, boost attendance, wellbeing and achievement, and promote positive behaviours across the year group.

Reporting to the Pastoral Manager, you will build strong relationships with students, parents and external agencies, delivering targeted support, safeguarding, and timely intervention to help each student thrive academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with experience working with secondary school age students.
• Experience in educational, pastoral, youth work or support settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Promote attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding and student engagement across the Sixth Form.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents and external agencies.
• Monitor progress, provide early intervention and targeted support.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement

Pastoral support

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. 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

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