Student Services Manager - Post 16 - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5431-399S
• Posted:27/02/2026
• Pay:Actual salary £22,474 - £24,016 per annum
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:16/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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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.

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Student Services Manager to join our thriving team. This exciting role focuses on providing exceptional pastoral support to our Sixth Form students, ensuring they are not only academically successful but also emotionally supported as they navigate their final years of secondary education.

As a Student Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Year 12 and Year 13 students within our expanding Post-16 provision. You will be responsible for ensuring students receive the appropriate guidance and support to thrive both academically and personally. This will involve fostering positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and external agencies to create a nurturing environment where students can excel.

Your work will directly contribute to enhancing student attendance and overall well-being, providing a holistic approach that helps students achieve their full potential. You’ll be part of a passionate and supportive pastoral team, working closely with leadership to drive the success and welfare of our students.

Why Join Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?

✨ A welcoming and supportive team who share your passion
✨ A school where every child is valued and celebrated
✨ A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience - perfect if you're considering a career in education.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience and drive to lead in this important area, we would love to hear from you.

The basis of the role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks inset, offering an actual salary of £22,474 - £24,016 per annum (£25,136 - £26,861 full-time equivalent) based on experience. The working hours for this role are 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary academy within Leigh Academies Trust, committed to delivering academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and meaningful community engagement. We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students, combining traditional subjects with vocational pathways and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, we place a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, and character education, helping our students grow into confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. With a proud history and an exciting future as part of Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a supportive and inspiring place for both students and staff to thrive.

Click here to visit our website and learn more.

Information about the school

A very warm welcome to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities.

It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption free learning environment. Students’ wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support.

Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values.

We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and amazing and dedicated staff.

Our Ofsted report from October 2023 confirms that our quality of education, Personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision are all good. Pupils have a range of opportunities to broaden their experiences. They enjoy the good-quality clubs, trips and visits that the school provides. Pupils develop leadership skills through taking on additional responsibilities. For example, sixth form students apply for roles such as ‘head students’ or ‘house champions’. Many sixth-formers use some of their free periods to support younger pupils’ learning in lessons.

It is our aim that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well prepared for adult life.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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