Student Support Manager - Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting students and families to thrive in their education? We are looking for a dedicated Student Support Manager to enhance student wellbeing, attendance, and inclusion at our school., + Provide tailored support to students and their families, ensuring a positive school experience.
+ Monitor attendance and work with families to address concerns, promoting regular school engagement.
+ Act as a safeguarding point of contact, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students.
+ Promote mental health initiatives and connect students with relevant support services.
+ Collaborate with teaching staff and external agencies to foster an inclusive environment., + Attend regular safeguarding training and maintain compliance with statutory guidance.
+ Act as a point of contact for safeguarding concerns and respond to incidents appropriately.
+ Keep accurate records of safeguarding interventions and support students at risk.
Student Wellbeing:
+ Knowledge of services available to support families and students, including Early Help and Preventative Services.
Why Join Us?
+ Career Growth: Exciting opportunities for advancement in your career.
+ Supportive Environment: Comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you succeed.
+ Valued Team: Be part of a school that genuinely cares about its staff and their development.
+ Flexible Work Options: Potential for flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
+ Great Perks: Access to corporate discounts, reduced membership for Active Life, and complimentary Benenden Health Care.
If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives, we'd love to hear from you! For more information or to apply please email jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org with your CV, upon review an application will be sent to complete.

+ Proven experience in student support, attendance management, or related field.
+ Understanding of the DfE document Working together to improve school attendance.
+ Knowledge of safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping children safe in education 2023.
Key Skills:
+ Ability to monitor and analyse attendance data, identifying patterns and trends.
+ Strong communication skills for liaising with families regarding attendance issues.
+ Competence in early identification of students needing support to attend regularly.
+ Experience working collaboratively with compliance and attendance teams.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person's early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice, with current memberships to the East Kent Learning Alliance (EKLA), East Kent Schools Together Network (EKST), and the Coastal Alliance Co-Operative Trust (CACOT).