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Transition Manager & Careers Lead

Transition Manager & Careers Lead

Advert closes on 27 Apr 2026

Job ID:

7908

16574

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Manchester Hospital School, 77 Dickenson Road, Manchester, M14 5AZ

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 026
Salary: £16,574 per annum

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Transition Manager and Careers Lead to develop, coordinate and deliver a high-quality careers and post-16 transition programme for pupils at Manchester Hospital School.

You will provide independent, impartial careers advice and guidance, supporting pupils to make informed decisions about education, employment and training.

You will lead on post-16 transition planning, ensuring that each pupil is supported into an appropriate next step when they are ready.

The role involves close collaboration with pupils, families, medical staff, teaching staff, post-16 providers and external agencies. You will quality assure post-16 and alternative provision placements, manage an identified budget, and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.

You will lead the school’s careers programme to ensure it meets the Gatsby Benchmarks, oversee work experience and travel training opportunities, and develop strong links with employers, FE colleges, training providers and universities.

Attendance on GCSE results day is a requirement of this role.

Our Values

At Manchester Hospital School, our values define our culture, drive our work and guide our commitment to excellence. We are looking for a professional who strongly aligns with our shared commitment to:

Aspiration – creating and maintaining an exceptional learning culture where every pupil and staff member strives for educational and personal growth
Unity – working collaboratively and holistically as a school community for our pupils
Kindness – demonstrating empathy and compassion, fostering a supportive, trusting and respectful environment
Equity – identifying barriers and making reasonable adjustments so every pupil receives the support they need to thrive
Innovation – creatively developing educational practice to provide flexible, forward-thinking learning experiences

About the Candidate

The following are ESSENTIAL knowledge and skills for the role.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an effective and persuasive communicator both verbally and in writing, with the ability to draft letters and mem
Has experience of working in a team and managing others
Can work autonomously, prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload
Has knowledge and understanding of the needs of young people with medical conditions
Demonstrates excellent organisation, communication and case management skills
Has the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative ways to engage reluctant pupils
Has knowledge and understanding of IT systems and electronic filing systems
Is an individual who is comfortable liaising with medical staff, teachers, school staff and parents
Has knowledge of the Gatsby benchmarks and requirements of schools
Has knowledge of up-to-date DFE guidance for Careers and Enterprise
Is willing to abide by the City Council’s and Governors various policies.
You will either already hold, or be willing to work towards, the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.
A full UK driving licence is required with Business Insurance.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who…

Has experience of working with young people, ideally those with SEND or additional vulnerabilities
Has experience of working with young people with medical or mental health needs.
Has worked in a school or college environment
Has experience of multi-agency working
Has experience of working alongside SENDCos in order to identify specialist settings appropriate for vulnerable pupils
Has experience of training staff or leading staff development
Has experience of leading assemblies, groups of pupils, trips and visits
Has experience of leading work experience programmes
Has knowledge of SEND systems
Has knowledge of the local colleges, sixth form, AP and labour markets information
Has knowledge and understanding of attendance, pupil exclusion and child protection regulations.
Has the ability to use Information Management Systems and Attendance Recording Systems.

About Us

Manchester Hospital School works to ensure that any child who is unable to attend their own school due to ill health can continue to make progress in their education and experience success.

We work with children and young people of all ages and abilities across a number of sites, including Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH), The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and the Leo Kelly School. We also provide home tuition for pupils who are unable to attend school or one of our settings.

We are a school like no other: a place where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and families at a time when they need it most. This is challenging, meaningful and incredibly rewarding work.

We will be holding an online zoom meeting on Thursday 23rd April at 3.30pm if you wish to attend and find out more about this position and Manchester Hospital School.

Join Zoom Meeting-

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85499361344?pwd=maFYyOFO2ImoxMjpMZtDSiDqamwjpK.1

Meeting ID: 854 9936 1344

Passcode: 188689

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected]

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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