Leigh Academies Trust
Location
Bexley, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
We have a great opportunity for a caring, personable and compassionate individual to join us in the role of Student Support Manager at Leigh Academy Bexley, starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding position within the pastoral remit of our school, working alongside and supporting fellow Student Support Managers and the leadership team in their daily operational roles.
Our successful candidate will be responsible for managing the relevant admin, attendance, safeguarding and general social, moral and spiritual well-being of the students (in line with the Every Child Matters Agenda). You will use our school Management Information System to run reports for rewards, behaviour and attendance to ensure the relevant member of the leadership team is provided with key data on a weekly basis. Our appointed candidate will liaise with parents, carers and outside agencies as required, including responding to parental email queries, making phone calls and leading on face to face meetings, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a very busy and fast-paced role and we urge candidates to look carefully at the job description to fully understand the nature of this role. We would love to hear from candidates who are keen to be part of our collaborative and supportive environment and are looking for a new rewarding challenge. The working basis of the role is 36 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning. We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world. 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, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.Job tags
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