Student Support Manager

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester Academy is seeking a Student Support Manager to join the Pastoral Team. The role focuses on improving outcomes for students through behaviour support, individual programmes and partnership with staff, parents and external agencies.

The position is part-time (37 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) with a starting salary of £28,360 and requires a clean driving licence and own vehicle. Colchester Academy, in Colchester, Essex, supports CPD and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in a secondary school setting.
• Ability to liaise with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage behaviour support provision and develop individual behaviour programmes.
• Liaise with Academy staff, parents and external agencies to support students.
• Contribute to ongoing CPD and staff development.

Skills

Driving licence

Behaviour support

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC6911-355S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 Point 19 - 24

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Starting salary: £28,360 (actual per annum)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 PD days)

Working days: Monday to Thursday 8:15am - 4:15pm (30 min unpaid break)

Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking to appoint a Student Support Manager to join our Pastoral Team. The Academy's Student Support Managers work to improve outcomes for young people by managing behaviour support provision, developing individual behaviour programmes and liaising with Academy staff, parents and external agencies.

A clean driving licence and your own vehicle are required as part of the role.

Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and isgraded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose LearningTrust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students andfor each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression andadvancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Mrs Ainger on 01206 878878.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Colchester Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Information about the School

Colchester Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in Colchester, Essex. Colchester Academy first opened in September 2010 and boasts a state of the art building with modern design and a wealth of technology. We are part of a small local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust. Our core purpose is "To be the change for those who need it most", with our mission being "Striving for excellence; ensuring equity". This translates into the values of "Resilience; Excellence; Respect", these we live - everyday. We challenge students academically as well as providing a range of opportunities for them to receive a well-rounded learning experience.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.