Student Support Coordinator

Durhamsixthformcentre; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the heart of Durham seeks a Student Support Coordinator (High/Most Able) to champion academic excellence and pastoral care for high-achieving students. You'll work collaboratively, supporting a dedicated cohort while ensuring robust wellbeing. Ideal candidates will inspire aspirations and build strong partnerships within a nationally recognized sixth form. The role offers a chance for personal and professional growth at a flourishing institution.

Benefits

Personalised CPD

Leadership coaching

Career progression

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and challenge students and colleagues.
• Deep commitment to academic stretching for high-ability learners.
• Precision in managing complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Support high-achieving learners through academic pressure.
• Oversee support for a cohort of High/Most Able students.
• Coordinate enrichment and career choices for students.

Skills

Inspire High Aspirations

Exceptional Organisation

Build Strong Partnerships

Communicates with Impact

Promotes Resilience

Job description

At the heart of Durham Sixth Form Centre is a simple promise: unwavering support and world-class ambition.

As part of the Providence Learning Partnership, we pride ourselves on a culture where every post-16 learner is known, valued, and challenged. We are looking for a visionary Student Support Coordinator (High/Most Able) to join our outstanding staff. In this role, you will be the dedicated champion for our highest achievers—providing the precise balance of academic rigour and pastoral care needed to help them transition from high potential to global success.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Champion Academic Excellence: Play a vital role in supporting our high-achieving learners, helping them navigate academic pressure and achieve world-class potential.
• Dedicated Cohort Advocacy: Oversee and support a dedicated cohort of High/Most Able students, ensuring they are known, valued and intellectually championed throughout their sixth form journey.
• Elite Progression & Enrichment: Coordinate and facilitate high-level enrichment and aspirational HE and career choices. Collaborative Pastoral Care: Work collaboratively with other colleagues to deliver tailored interventions that balance high academic expectations with robust wellbeing.
• Outstanding setting: Be part of a thriving, oversubscribed sixth form with a national reputation for excellence and inclusion.

We are looking for someone who:

• Inspires High Aspirations: Has the ability to inspire and challenge both students and colleagues to strive for academic excellence.
• Understands Ambitious Pathways: Is deeply committed to academic stretching and understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing high-ability learners.
• Has Exceptional Organisation: Possesses precision in managing complex processes.
• Builds Strong Partnerships: Develops respectful and professional relationships with students, families, staff, and external academic or professional agencies.
• Communicates with Impact: Communicates with clarity, empathy and confidence in a fast-paced and intellectually dynamic environment.
• Promotes Resilience: Shares our belief that every young person – regardless of their starting point—deserves the opportunity to be challenged and to succeed.

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as a Student Support Coordinator (High/MA). Support and inspire the next generation of post-16 students in a nationally recognised, high-performing sixth form. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

How to Apply

Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.