Student Performance & Development Leader
Location: Rochdale Sixth Form College, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time, Term Time Only + 1 Week, Permanent
Salary: Sixth Form Colleges Association Teachers Pay Spine (Points 19, £33,465 – £51,714) plus Responsibility Allowance RA3RA6 (£2,635 – £5,073)
To support and challenge students in achieving their academic and personal development goals by acting as a mentor, advocate and guide. This role is vital in ensuring students are fully supported throughout their time at RSFC and are well prepared for future pathways in higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a “critical and professional friend” to students, maintaining a relentless focus on academic achievement.
* Monitor, track and support students to achieve aspirational academic targets across their study programmes.
* Develop and implement impactful intervention strategies for student success.
* Build strong working relationships with subject leaders, teachers and support staff to maximise student outcomes.
* Contribute to the design and delivery of an effective tutorial and personal development programme.
Safeguarding and Personal Development
* Serve as the main pastoral point of contact for a cohort of students, including responsibility for their safeguarding cases.
* Liaise with external agencies, attend safeguarding meetings and manage safeguarding documentation (CPOMS).
* Help build student confidence, emotional resilience and well‑being.
* Lead on a strand of the Social Development Programme to enhance life and employability skills.
Progression, Guidance and Communication
* Advise students on post‑18 progression pathways including UCAS, apprenticeships and employment.
* Liaise with parents/carers and contribute to transition processes for Year 11 applicants.
* Provide input for references, reports and progression documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree‑level qualification and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
* Outstanding classroom practice with excellent student outcomes.
* Experience supporting and advising students aged 16+.
* Strong communication, empathy and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage safeguarding, interventions and student data effectively.
What to Expect at RSFC
* Nationally recognised as an Outstanding college with a strong culture of excellence.
* Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
* A highly supportive, values‑driven working environment focused on student achievement and well‑being.
Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The Trust carries out online searches in accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post, their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.
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