Student Services Manager

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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 UTC Dartford, we don't just teach. We bridge the gap between education and the professional world. We are looking for a dynamic, purpose-driven individual to join our high-impact pastoral team. As a Student Services Manager, you will be the heartbeat of a year group's personal development, mentoring students to hold themselves to the highest standards of dress, punctuality, and professional behaviour.

This is a role for an exceptional communicator who thrives on autonomy and trust. You will join a close-knit, collaborative team of practitioners who are all trained Designated Safeguarding Leads, working together to ensure every young person is safe, supported, and successful. If you are seeking a position where you can lead with independence and return home each day with a genuine sense of satisfaction, you've found it.

At Leigh UTC Dartford, we make a difference. Join us and be the catalyst for our students' success.

At Leigh UTC Dartford, we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration for staff, we provide a respectful working environment and we encourage innovation from every member of our team. Our Principal, Governors, teaching and support staff believe wholeheartedly in creating opportunities for lifelong success for our young people and believe that exam success is just one aspect in achieving this. We deliver amazing experiences for students whilst not compromising on outcomes.

Our teamwork allows us to be greater than the sum of our parts - join us to achieve more than you thought possible. to visit our website and find out more!

Curriculum is king and we do things a little differently to other schools or colleges because we believe the most effective way to educate our students is to make our learning more hands‑on. With the International Baccalaureate Middle Years programme (MYP) at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A‑levels, T‑levels and the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) at KS5, our ambitious curriculum offer caters for choice, leading the vast majority of students into STEM‑related careers or courses.

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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charl / .

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.

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.