Student Services Manager

Coherence Consulting Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a compassionate and highly organised Student Services Manager to join the pastoral team. This role is critical for managing student attendance, safeguarding, and overall development in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will excel under pressure and possess strong communication skills. This position is a significant opportunity to contribute to student success and welfare within the academy framework.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and organised individual.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance, safeguarding, and student welfare.
• Leverage Management Information System for reports.
• Serve as point of contact for parents and agencies.

Job description

Are you a naturally compassionate and highly organised individual ready to make a profound daily impact on young lives? An extraordinary opportunity awaits you to join the dedicated pastoral team at Leigh Academy Bexley as a Student Services Manager, starting immediately.

This is more than an administrative role – it’s a mission‑critical position at the heart of our school’s pastoral framework. You will become a linchpin, driving the success of our students by actively managing their attendance, safeguarding, and overall social, moral, and spiritual development, in alignment with the highest standards of student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Mastering Key Data: Leveraging our Management Information System to generate crucial weekly reports on rewards, behaviour, and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable insights for strategic decision‑making.
• Championing Communication: Serving as the central point of contact for parents, carers, and external agencies. Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be essential for confidently leading face‑to‑face meetings, handling sensitive correspondence, and fostering strong home‑school partnerships.

This is a fast‑paced, highly rewarding challenge for someone who thrives under pressure and is eager to be an integral part of a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious academy environment. If you are seeking a career where your dedication directly translates into student success, we want to hear from you.

About Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and provides outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives. Our vision is that, regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you would 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): 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. 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.

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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 and 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 we bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.