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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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead 1:1 check-ins, build custom support plans, and foster a positive, focused environment in the LAB16 Hub.\nAct as a key member of the safeguarding team, managing student wellbeing and external support referrals.\nMonitor attendance, track progress, and help IB students cross the finish line into top universities, apprenticeships, or careers.\nManage Post-16 admissions, bursary funds, and student inductions.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nProven track record in pastoral care, student support, or safeguarding within a secondary or Post-16 setting.\nClear communicator, highly organized, calm under pressure, and dedicated to student success.\nGCSEs in English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above) and advanced safeguarding training. (Degree, youth work, or Bromcom/Smoothwall experience is a bonus!)\nWhy Join Us?\nCompetitive salary and pension.\nContinuous professional development across Leigh Academies Trust.\nExcellent wellbeing perks, flexible options, and staff discounts.\nA fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to shaping lives through education.\nWorking with us at Leigh Academy Blackheath\nLeigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is an 'Outstanding' co-educational 11-19 school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. An International Baccalaureate World School, LAB is dedicated to providing a challenging and personalized education to all students. The school's mission is to ensure every student becomes a powerful citizen of the digital future.\nLAB is a strong learning community built on the core values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship, and Resilience. The school's 'human-scale' education model ensures every student is known and valued. LAB is seeking a new team member with a flexible, can-do attitude, drive, and enthusiasm to work with students who have special educational needs. The role involves supporting students in 1:1 sessions and small groups, preparing specialist materials, and contributing to the school's supportive and collaborative environment.\nApplying for this Opportunity\nThank 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):  / 01634 412 245.\nTo 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.\nEarly 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.\nOur Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity\nLeigh 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. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.\nWe adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. 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