Student Services Manager

LeighAcademiesTrust; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Competitive salary with progression

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet invites applications for two experienced Student Services Managers. The role focuses on pastoral support, safeguarding, and coordinating with students, families, staff and external agencies in a busy environment.

Essential experience in pastoral care is required. Knowledge of behaviour management and restorative justice is valued, with an understanding of local authority fair access and support for disadvantaged pupils.

Qualifications

• Essential pastoral experience.
• Background in positive behaviour management desirable.
• Experience with restorative justice practices advantageous.
• Understanding of external agencies and local authority fair access panel.

Responsibilities

• Daily contact with students, staff, parents and external agencies in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Manage a variety of tasks while being personable and approachable.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships to support pupils’ development.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service


• collaborative MAT network


• additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has a fantastic opportunity for two experienced Student Services Managers to join us in October! Our successful candidates 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.

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 who have knowledge and understanding of working with disadvantaged pupils.

This is a permanent position offering an actual salary ranging between £25,896 per annum (£30,108 full time equivalent), based on experience. It is working 37 hours per week, term time + 1 week of inset. This is working Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, finishing at 3:30pm on Fridays.

It's an exciting time to join Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet following our recent celebration of the school's best-ever GCSE results.

Be part of our dedicated team driving academic excellence and helping every pupil reach their full potential!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we're more than just a \"good\" school - we're a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18, our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.

We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs, all supported by excellent ICT resources.

Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential, leaving us as a courteous, confident, and capable young person, fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities, student leadership opportunities, and targeted support for students of all abilities.

As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result, click here to read the full article.

For more information about us, click here to visit our website.

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 by clicking here, 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.