Student Manager

Litcham-School; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive school community

Varied role

Make a difference

Collaborative team

Job summary

Litcham-School in King's Lynn is seeking a Student Manager to join our pastoral team. You will support students' personal development and ensure academic and social success, working with staff, families and external agencies.

You will monitor behaviour, wellbeing and engagement, implement the school Behaviour Policy and provide targeted interventions. This varied, rewarding role is central to school life.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and approachable with children and young people.
• Resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong organisational abilities and prioritisation in a busy environment.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage and improve student behaviour, wellbeing and engagement.
• Work with school leaders to implement the Behaviour Policy.
• Support students requiring pastoral guidance or targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies.
• Investigate incidents and facilitate restorative conversations.
• Develop and implement individual support plans for students.
• Provide a visible proactive presence around the school daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people? Do you have the confidence, resilience and interpersonal skills to support students in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Student Manager to join our pastoral team. This is a rewarding and varied role at the heart of school life, working closely with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and achievement.

About the Role

As Student Manager, you will play a key role in supporting students' personal development and ensuring they are successful both academically and socially. You will:

• Monitor, manage and improve student behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with school leaders and teaching staff to implement the school's Behaviour Policy.
• Support students who require additional pastoral guidance or targeted interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Investigate incidents, facilitate restorative conversations and support reintegration following suspension or periods of absence.
• Develop and implement individual support plans for students.
• Provide a visible and proactive presence around the school throughout the day.

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is calm, patient and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Can remain resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Has strong ICT skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Shares our ambition to help every student succeed. Previous experience working with young people or within an educational, pastoral, youth work, care or similar setting would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• A committed and collaborative staff team.