Student Support Manager

Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0DZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,345.00 - £37,563.00 Annually (Actual) Band 10: SCP22 to SCP 25

Student Support Manager job summary

Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4pm Friday

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed, both academically and personally?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Student Support Manager to play a key role in supporting our Sixth Form students throughout Years 12 and 13. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to young people at an important stage in their education, helping them to thrive in Sixth Form and prepare confidently for their next steps.

Working closely with the Director of Sixth Form, Form Tutors, Faculty Leaders and colleagues across the school, you will provide high-quality pastoral, academic and progression support. You will monitor students’ progress, attendance and wellbeing, provide leadership and support to the Tutor Team and help create a culture of high expectations, excellence and mutual respect.

You will also play an important role in supporting students beyond Sixth Form, providing guidance around university, UCAS, apprenticeships, Further and Higher Education, careers and other progression pathways.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, personally and socially. Our dedicated and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to high‑quality professional development, enabling colleagues to continually grow and evolve.

We are proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence and enrich children’s lives through shared values of collaboration, integrity and respect. Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our REACH values of Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment and Honesty, we foster an ethos of ambition, kindness and mutual respect.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us as well‑rounded, resilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.

For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.9%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about helping every young person achieve their potential
• Has experience of working with young people and supporting their achievement
• Can lead, motivate and build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Has a good understanding of Post-16 progression routes and opportunities
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment where every student can succeed

Next Steps

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

At the heart of excellence Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harrogate Grammar School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 2081 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harrogate Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grammar-school

Harrogate Grammar School is an ‘outstanding’ state 11-18 mixed comprehensive school rich in history, dating back to 1903. With over 2000 students and 260 staff at our school, our reputation for excellence is widely recognised and we have an absolute commitment to ensuring that all our young people benefit from what the school has to offer. Every child really does matter and we work hard to encourage students to be the best that they can be. We want all our students to become kind, healthy, knowledgeable and productive individuals who go on and make a profound contribution to society.

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