Student Performance & Development Leader

Rochdale Sixth Form College

College Road

Rochdale

OL12 6HY

Tel: 01706 769800

Email: info@rochdalesfc.ac.uk

Website: www.rochdalesfc.ac.uk

Student Performance & Development Leader

Location: Rochdale Sixth Form College
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 :

Student Support & Academic Achievement

• 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 & 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 & 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.

What we are looking for :

• 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

Why Join 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

To apply, please use the following link and apply through My New Term - Student Performance & Development Leader at Rochdale Sixth Form College, Rochdale, Lancashire | MyNewTerm

For more information visit: www.rochdalesfc.ac.uk or www.altusep.com.

Applications should be returned to arrive no later than 12.00pm on Monday 11^th May 2026.

Interviews will take place W/C 18^th May 2025.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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.