Belonging Manager at Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

Belonging Manager

NJC Point 30 – Point 34 (£40,777 - £45,091 

37 hours per week

All Year Round, Permanent

Commencing 1st August 2026

About this Role:

Belonging Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure all learners—particularly those from underrepresented, disadvantaged or vulnerable groups—are fully included, engaged and supported to achieve positive outcomes on the ATTFE College Programme of Study and EVOLVE provision.

The postholder will champion inclusive practice across curriculum and support services, working collaboratively with staff, learners, parents/carers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, improve retention, attendance, behaviour, and progression.

About us:

Our vision at ATTFE College is to be recognised as an outstanding provider of Further Education and be the provider of choice of our local communities. We strive to raise the aspirations and achievements of the communities that it serves, providing high quality, innovative education and training for learners who are aged 16+ (including adults). We take a learner-centred approach towards education and lifelong learning opportunities that supports the learning needs of the local environment.

Our greatest passion is unleashing the potential of individuals to learn new skills that will add value and help improve their overall quality of life. The team at ATTFE College are fully committed to the educational, pastoral need and well-being needs of our learners.

Working from our main campuses of Sutton Community Academy and Dukeries Academy, you will join a team striving to raise the aspirations and achievements of our local communities.

We do this by:

Focusing on each person as an individual 

Providing them with the first class education and the training they need to succeed in their life ahead 

Support our learners at every stage

Responding to the skills needs of our local communities and employers 

Providing exceptional teaching and learning 

About Academy Transformation Trust: 

Academy Transformation Trust Further Education is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there.  Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people.  Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident.  We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission, With Academy Transformation Trust, the sky really is the limit.

What’s in it for you?

You can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme. Most importantly of all, you will work alongside a team who are passionate about what they do.

If you share our passion to make education better and would like to make a difference, then please apply!

Academy Transformation Trust Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

How to apply: Expressions of interest should be in the form of a letter (two sides of A4 max) to the Principal outlining your skills, experience and the impact of your work.

To learn more, please see our application pack for more information.

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th July 2026 at 9am 

Interview date: To be confirmed

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.  We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.  We are open to Flexible Working.