Student Support Leader

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Brighton is seeking a Student Support Leader to enhance the academic and personal development of students. The role involves maintaining a positive learning environment, supporting student behaviour, and collaborating with families. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organisational skills, with experience in behaviour management. This position offers a fixed-term contract with excellent employee benefits, including flexible working opportunities and an employee assistance programme.

Benefits

Benefits Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Opportunities

Free On-Site Parking

Pension Schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse behaviour data to identify underachievement.
• Experience in leading intervention meetings and supporting new admissions.
• Skills in preventing bullying and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality behaviour and pastoral provision.
• Coordinate and evaluate strategies to improve student resilience.
• Ensure a safe, positive environment across lessons.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Student Support Leader

Location: Brighton And Hove, UK

Salary: SCP12-17

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Secondary

Working Patterns: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Interview Date: 12/12/2025

Expected Working Start Date: 05/01/2026

About Our Client

Our client’s Community Academy is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state‑of‑the‑art £30 million campus, they boast cutting‑edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The Academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations, providing students with real‑world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship supported by comprehensive enrichment programmes, students are well‑prepared for future success. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the Academy is committed to high‑quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond.

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting the Academy's aims by maintaining consistently high-quality behaviour and pastoral provision through proactive monitoring, targeted interventions, and strong collaboration with staff, students, and families. The position involves analysing behaviour data to identify underachievement, coordinating and evaluating strategies to improve student resilience and success, and ensuring a safe, positive environment across lessons, tutor times, and unstructured periods. The job requires leading and contributing to intervention meetings, preventing bullying, supporting new admissions, and helping students resolve conflicts while involving external agencies when appropriate. Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to plan and record intervention work, inspire and influence colleagues, work under pressure, and effectively engage parents and carers in behaviour‑support processes.

Benefits

Join Our Client’s Family!

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for our client is the right choice for you:

• Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with their bike‑friendly benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
• Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
• Free On‑Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, they've got your spot covered.
• Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it there? Earn rewards by adding them on board!

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