Key Role Information

Salary
£30,461.00 - 32,167.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
26/06/2026 00:00
Interview
2 July 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Band H - Points 23 - 25
Department
Support Services
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
36.00
Weeks per year
46.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Pupil Support Manager to join our dedicated team at Lord Derby Academy.


The core purpose of the role will be to provide a complementary service to leaders, teachers pastoral staff and wider staff in school, supporting the needs of pupils and their families to help them to be able to achieve their potential.  


Key responsibilities:

•  To contribute to the positive ethos of the school in ensuring a calm, orderly purposeful environment 

• To work in partnership with and support all teams of staff including SLT, Middle Leaders, SEND, Attendance Officer, class teachers, form tutors and administrative staff 

• To promote high expectations of all pupils and instil school standards in all aspects including attendance and punctuality, behaviour, academic achievement, uniform and appearance 

• To provide a high standard of pastoral care for pupils in liaison with key staff and external agencies and provide support and guidance for vulnerable pupils 

• To provide support in implementing strategies to promote the safeguarding of pupils and ensure early intervention work in partnership



 

For more information about the role please contact us on 0161 9731179 Ext: 4726 or email lucymatthews@thedeantrust.co.uk.


Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.



Benefits

Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.
Cycle to Work Scheme
This scheme allows Dean Trust Employees to purchase a bike and/or accessories through a salary deduction scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simply Health Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Preferential Admission
Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
English Language & Mathematics 4+

Skills

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential

Personal Attributes

Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the communityessential
Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential

About Us

Lord Derby Academy

Lucy Matthews

lucymatthews@thedeantrust.co.uk

Seel Road
Huyton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 6DG

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.