Assistant Student Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks an Assistant Student Manager to support students and maintain a positive learning environment. This role involves working closely with students, investigating behavioural matters, and running school detentions. Applicants should have good communication skills and relevant experience with young people aged 11-16. The position is term-time only, 36.25 hours per week. To apply, visit the institution’s website before the closing date of 7 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Confident, committed and flexible with good communication skills.
• Relevant experience of working with young people aged 11‑16 in an educational setting.
• Good ICT skills to support learners.

Responsibilities

• Work with students and parent/carers to ensure a positive learning climate.
• Investigate behaviour matters.
• Support students individually and in small group work.
• Oversee the isolation area when required.
• Run school detentions.
• Assist with administration related to student standards data.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience with young people aged 11-16

Good ICT skills

Job description

Assistant Student Manager

Position: Assistant Student Manager (Maternity/Paternity Cover). Required from February 2026.

Salary: £20,587 per annum.

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only). Working pattern: Monday – Friday, 8.15 am to 4 pm (including a daily 30‑minute unpaid lunch break).

Job Description

• Work with students and parent/carers to ensure a positive learning climate.
• Investigate behaviour matters.
• Support students individually and in small group work.
• Oversee the isolation area when required.
• Run school detentions.
• Assist with administration related to student standards data.

Requirements

• Confident, committed and flexible with good communication skills.
• Relevant experience of working with young people aged 11‑16 in an educational setting (preferred).
• Good ICT skills to support learners.

About The School

Claydon High School is a popular, oversubscribed, and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich. With 773 students on roll, the school enjoys a close working relationship between staff and students and is part of the Penrose Learning Trust, collaborating closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve excellence through partnership.

How To Apply

Apply via our website. For further details visit our website link below.

Closing date: 12 pm, 7 January 2026. Interview date: week commencing 12 January 2026.

For discussion or to arrange a visit, call Sue Perrotton, the Head’s PA, at 01473 836110.

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