Student Services Manager

The Leigh Academy; Goudhurst; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Goudhurst is seeking a Student Services Manager to support the emotional and social well-being of students. This non-teaching role involves building supportive relationships and collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team on intervention programs. The position is permanent with a competitive salary of £25,712 per annum and additional benefits. Join a dedicated team that empowers students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Qualifications

• Professional and personable demeanor required.
• Ability to provide excellent support for students.
• A positive work ethic and can-do attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with students.
• Contribute to the development of intervention programs.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and class teachers.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Supportive relationship building

Resilience

Job description

Student Services Manager – Leigh Academy Snowfields

Snowfields Academy are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Student Services Manager to join our team from as soon as possible, due to our expanding student roll. This pivotal role is designed to support the social and emotional well‑being of our students, ensuring they have a caring and secure environment to thrive in.

Role Overview

As a non‑teaching member of staff, you will support all aspects of the pastoral care of the students, upholding the school values and contributing to a community where students aspire to the highest standards and achieve to the best of their ability.

Key Responsibilities

As the Student Services Manager, you will play a key role in establishing supportive relationships with students, offering a safe space for them to talk and express themselves. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Head of Therapy, class teachers, and other professionals, you will contribute to the development and delivery of vital intervention programmes. These may include social skills, emotional resilience, friendship building, bereavement support, and anger management sessions.

Qualifications

Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of the school and wider Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can‑do attitude. If you’re as excited by this opportunity as we are, we’d love to hear from you!

Terms and Benefits

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional. The basis of this role is permanent, Term Time + 2 weeks inset, 37 hours per week with an actual salary of £25,712 per annum (£29,146 full time equivalent).

Equality and Diversity

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.

About Leigh Academy Snowfields

Leigh Academy Snowfields is an Outstanding specialist school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering a warm, inclusive, and aspirational environment across our Bearsted, Cranbrook and Minster Colleges. Across all sites, our dedicated team empowers every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our approach blends care with ambition – "Where Nurture Meets Aspiration" – and is underpinned by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe, and Be Happy. We offer small class sizes, highly personalised support, and a broad, balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs and vocational pathways. Our specialist facilities in catering, horticulture, and land‑based studies prepare students for meaningful, independent futures.

Awarded Ofsted Outstanding, Snowfields is more than a school – it’s a collaborative and inspiring community where staff are valued, supported, and developed. Whether you’re new to special education or an experienced practitioner, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team making a real difference.

Come and help shape the future of SEN education. To find out more about Leigh Academy Snowfields, please contact us.