Student Manager

Term time + 5 days

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Student Manager at Thornhill Community Academy.

The Student Manager plays a key role in supporting academic, personal and wider spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of Thornhill Community Academy’s students. The successful candidate will be consistent and have high expectations at all times whilst applying appropriate policies, procedures and initiatives.

The Student Manager role may also have an additional responsibility, which they will lead, manage and co-ordinate, this could be aspects such as The Bridge, Medical Provision or Transition, as directed.

You will:

• Have Maths and English to grade C, GCSE or equivalent
• Be educated to a minimum standard of A-level or equivalent
• Have experience of working with young people in a school environment
• Have experience of being actively involved with the development and implementation of a range of student support strategies including My Support Plans (MSP)
• Have highly developed communication and inter personal skills across a wide range of audiences
• Have experience of promoting high standards of attendance
• Have experience of dealing with sensitive issues
• Be safeguarding trained or willing to train
• Understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Understanding of  child development and  learning including Special Educational Needs and appropriate policies and procedures
• Passionate about child-centred educational principles

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’ is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management and networking opportunities across the MAT to aid personal development.

Thornhill Community Academy is one of nine academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it:

• Offers an exceptional learning environment and facilities, alongside a wide range of professional learning and development opportunities;
• Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children are happy, settled and confident;
• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

If you are a are passionate about supporting students and have the experience and drive to ensure all students fulfil their potential, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete an application form via the apply button.

Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 6th February 2023.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall Academy, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.