Student Services Manager

Competitive salary with progression opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service collaborative MAT network additional LAT benefits.

At Leigh Academy Snowfields we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate dedicated and compassionate Student Services Manager to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of our students.

This isnt just a job - its a chance to make a real difference to young people every single day helping them feel safe supported and empowered to reach their full potential.

As a key member of our non-teaching team you will support all aspects of pastoral care helping to create a caring secure and inclusive environment where every student is valued and able to thrive. You will build positive and trusting relationships with students providing a safe space for them to talk express themselves and access the support they need.

As the Student Services Manager you will play a key role in establishing supportive relationships with students offering a safe space for them to talk and express themselves. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Head of Therapy class teachers and other professionals you will contribute to the development and delivery of vital intervention programmes. These may include social skills emotional resilience friendship building bereavement support and anger management sessions.

If you are compassionate enthusiastic and committed to helping young people overcome challenges and thrive we would love to hear from you.

Join Leigh Academy Snowfields and be part of a team that makes a real difference every single day.

Leigh Academy Snowfields is an Outstanding specialist school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) offering a warm inclusive and aspirational environment across our Bearsted Cranbrook and Minster Colleges. Across all sites our dedicated team empowers every student to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Our approach blends care with ambition - Where Nurture Meets Aspiration - and is underpinned by our core values: Be Kind Work Hard Communicate Stay Safe and Be Happy. We offer small class sizes highly personalised support and a broad balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs and vocational pathways. Our specialist facilities in catering horticulture and land-based studies prepare students for meaningful independent futures.

Awarded Ofsted Outstanding Snowfields is more than a school - its a collaborative and inspiring community where staff are valued supported and developed. Whether youre new to special education or an experienced practitioner youll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.

Come and help shape the future of SEN education. To find out more about Leigh Academy Snowfields please click here.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were looking for.

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.

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. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. 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 as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.