Student Support Manager

Student Support Manager Salary: £30 – £40 per hour (dependent on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, Contract (until May 2025) Are you an experienced Pastoral Care Manager or Leader looking for a new opportunity? A renowned college is seeking a Student Support Manager to join their team. The college is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering success for both students and staff. Key Responsibilities: Provide Pastoral Support – Offer guidance and wellbeing support to students, addressing personal, academic, and social challenges to ensure a positive learning experience. Manage Student Services – Oversee student welfare services, including mental health support, safeguarding, and financial aid assistance. Lead and Supervise Staff – Manage a team of pastoral staff, student mentors, and support officers, ensuring effective service delivery. Develop and Implement Support Strategies – Create policies to enhance student engagement, attendance, and retention, working closely with academic and administrative teams. Handle Student Concerns and Incidents – Act as a key contact for resolving student issues, liaising with external agencies and internal departments to ensure student wellbeing and success. Requirements: Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) Experience managing a pastoral care team Background in learner services within a college setting Safeguarding qualifications This role needs to be filled urgently, so if you are interested, please send your CV to as soon as possible. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team. Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business