Key Stage 4 Manager

Key Stage 4 Manager

Required for January 2026

Full time (37 hours per week), term time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

Permanent Post

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney School and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

We are looking to appoint a talented and Inspiring Key Stage 4 Manager to integrate academic and pastoral support, giving guidance to students and their families, to promote effective participation, enhance individual learning, achievement, progress and aspirations. The Key Stage 4 Manager will be a primary point of contact for students across key stage 4 and would suit a resilient, highly driven and self-motivated individual, who will go the extra mile to ensure that our students achieve beyond their own expectations.

We are:

• A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2,600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future.

• A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose.

• A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.

• A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:

• A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.

• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.

• The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Central and Leadership Teams.

• An employee benefit scheme.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Leads by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism.

• Cares about students, their learning and their futures.

• Is driven to make a difference, will overcome barriers and be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress.

• Is committed to their own personal development.

• Can work in a collaborative and consultative manner.

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Will actively promote the safety and welfare of young people.

Furness Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a permanent post.

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 21st November 2025

Interviews: W/C Monday 23rd November 2025

For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.