Leigh Academies Trust

Student Services Manager (Post 16)

SE3 8SY

Key information

Pay
from £36,623 a year, pro rata
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
2 Nov 2026

About this role

Are you passionate about guiding young adults toward a brighter future? Join Leigh Academy Blackheath as our Student Services Manager (Post 16). You will be the heart of our LAB16 sixth-form community, championing student welfare, driving attendance, and providing the pastoral support students need to excel in their International Baccalaureate (IB) studies and beyond.

What You’ll Do

Lead 1

1 check-ins, build custom support plans, and foster a positive, focused environment in the LAB16 Hub.

Act as a key member of the safeguarding team, managing student wellbeing and external support referrals.

Monitor attendance, track progress, and help IB students cross the finish line into top universities, apprenticeships, or careers.

Manage Post-16 admissions, bursary funds, and student inductions.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and pension.

Continuous professional development across Leigh Academies Trust.

Excellent wellbeing perks, flexible options, and staff discounts.

A fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to shaping lives through education.