Job Description
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Student Services Manager to join their team in as soon as possible. Our successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills whilst managing a variety of tasks, will be very personable and approachable, and will have the ability to build good working relationships with our students. On a daily basis, you'll be in contact with students, various members of staff, parents and external agencies - this is a busy and fast-paced role so we'd love to hear from candidates who are keen to be part of our collaborative and supportive environment. It is essential that our successful candidate has previous pastoral experience.
A background in positive behaviour management, experience in using restorative justice practice and an understanding of external agencies and the local authority fair access panel would be desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals that have knowledge and understanding of working with disadvantaged pupils.
Our Student Services Manager will be able to:
- Demonstrate high professional practice in all areas of work
- Help progress the academy towards our vision, through a focus on raising the aspirations of students
- Be an excellent role model for students, commanding respect and being a positive presence around the academy
- Be efficient and effective and highly organised in all areas of work
- Promote actively in the academy's pride and ethos through words and actions
Working with us at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Secondary Phase)
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Secondary Phase) is a place where 21st-century innovation and creativity combine with good manners to empower globally-minded citizens. We passionately believe all students deserve a world-class education, striving to ensure they become well-rounded, lifelong learners ready for their futures.
As a Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school for the International Baccalaureate, we approach learning in a spirit that values academic success while also fostering problem-solving, creativity, integrity, and active community participation. We are a well-disciplined academy with high expectations, where pupils thrive in a culture of mutual respect and good behaviour. We are proud to be acknowledged with a National Area of Excellence for Behaviour & Inclusion, celebrating the transformative power of education and the consistently improving academic progress of our pupils.
We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge digital offer, with all pupils having access to their own Chromebook. This enables them to take ownership of their learning and challenges them in the digital age, while also providing our staff with a wealth of digital training and certification opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to our academy family.
To find out more about our academy, please click here.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
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 we’re 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.
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 - you can read more about it 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.