Student Support and Reflection Manager

Collaborativelearningtrust; Otley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A committed educational organization in Otley is seeking a passionate Student Support and Reflection Manager. This role will focus on helping students overcome barriers to learning and provide support in a dedicated environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and possess a solid understanding of the factors affecting student learning. The position offers professional development opportunities and is integral to the school's pastoral team.

Benefits

Wellbeing perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Great pension scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Free parking

Cafeteria

Qualifications

• GCSE in English & Mathematics Grade A*-C or equivalent required.
• Recent experience in a school or youth-focused organization is essential.
• Must possess knowledge of barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students in overcoming learning barriers.
• Lead a team to manage a dedicated support area for students.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to improve student access to lessons.

Skills

English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent

Experience working with young people

Knowledge of potential barriers to learning

Ability to motivate students

Innovative problem-solving skills

Job description

Student Support and Reflection Manager (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

Location: Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 11th January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 12th January 2026

Expected Working Start Date: ASAP

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Prince Henry’s is an over‑subscribed comprehensive school with over 1660 students, including around 350 in the Sixth Form. Our Ofsted Report (November 2024) confirms us as an outstanding school across all areas. Regardless of our current success, we strive for the continuous improvement of our educational provision so that our students are fully prepared for 21st century society. We serve the market town of Otley (in the Wharfe Valley) and the surrounding villages including Pool, Bramhope and Adel. The Wharfe Valley is a wonderful region in which to live and work. It is close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, yet also benefits from good transport links to key towns and cities across the country. Of particular interest to new members of staff is the emphasis placed on high quality professional development. Prince Henry’s is a strategic partner in the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance and as such we work with our partners to develop and deliver high quality CPL to staff in our own school and across the region. This ensures good access to development opportunities for our teaching and associate staff.

Job Description

NJC Grade SO1 Scale Points 23 - 25

Term Time Only, Plus 2 Additional Days

Required ASAP

Prince Henry’s are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Student Support and Reflection Manager to join the pastoral team.

The Student Support and Reflection Manager will support the school in addressing the needs of all students, but especially those students who need help to overcome barriers to learning. Working with the pastoral staff, you will lead another colleague and together with them oversee an area of school that serves as a base to support students who struggle to access all their regular timetabled lessons.

The successful candidate will have:

• English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent
• Recent work in a school or other organisation working with young people
• Knowledge of how to identify potential barriers to learning
• Ability to challenge and motivate students, promoting and reinforcing their self‑esteem
• Ability to work under own initiative and be innovative.

In return we offer:

• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026

Selection Date: w/c Monday 12th January 2026

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Wellbeing perks, Employee Assistance Programme, great pension scheme, salary sacrifice scheme, free parking, cafeteria

Desired Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.

Student Support and Reflection Manager Recruitment Booklet Dec 25.pdf