Student Services Manager

EBBSFLEET ACADEMY; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dartford is seeking an experienced Student Services Manager. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to build relationships, and previous pastoral experience. The successful candidate will work with students, staff, and parents in a fast-paced environment, ensuring support and collaboration within the academy. The position offers a salary between £25,069 - £27,635 per annum for a 37 hours per week contract.

Qualifications

• Previous pastoral experience is essential.
• Experience in using restorative justice practice is desirable.
• Ability to build good working relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• In daily contact with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Personable and approachable

Positive behaviour management

Understanding of working with disadvantaged pupils

Job description

About the Role

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Student Services Manager to join us as soon as possible. Our successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills whilst managing a variety of tasks, will be very personable and approachable, and will have the ability to build good working relationships with our students. On a daily basis, you'll be in contact with students, various members of staff, parents and external agencies - this is a busy and fast‑paced role so we'd love to hear from candidates who are keen to be part of our collaborative and supportive environment. It is essential that our successful candidate has previous pastoral experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

A background in positive behaviour management, experience in using restorative justice practice and an understanding of external agencies and the local authority fair access panel would be desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals that have knowledge and understanding of working with disadvantaged pupils.

Salary and Working Hours

This is a permanent position offering an actual salary ranging between £25,069 - £27,635 per annum (£29,146 - £32,130 full time equivalent), based on experience and based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week of inset. This is working Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, finishing at 3:30pm on Fridays.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack below which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.