Job title: United Pathways (UP) Manager
Location: Fir Vale Academy, Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB
Salary: FTE £43,260.00 gross per annum pro rata (actual £39,241.00)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, 41 working weeks per annum
Start date: As soon as possible / 1st September 2026
Fir Vale Academy is a large 11–16 mixed secondary academy located in the North of Sheffield. We are excited to be part of United Learning Trust, one of the country’s leading education groups. As we embark on this new chapter, we are committed to driving improvement and raising aspirations across the Academy. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we work together to deliver an exceptional education for every student.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced colleague to lead the day-to-day running of our new United Pathways provision. This is a key role for someone who is passionate about inclusion, student wellbeing, and creating a provision where students feel supported, challenged, and able to succeed.
You will be responsible for the daily operational leadership of United Pathways, including staffing support, daily routines, student attendance, and the coordination of student support. Working closely with Senior Leaders, Year Teams, Safeguarding, families, and external agencies, you will ensure that students accessing United Pathways receive high-quality provision, clear pastoral support, and strong opportunities for personal and academic progress.
The successful candidate will use behaviour, attendance, and pastoral data effectively to inform practice and help shape provision development as United Pathways continues to grow. You will play a vital role in establishing high expectations, positive culture, and consistent systems that support both students and staff.
In return, you will be joining a supportive team within a growing and ambitious Academy, with access to excellent professional development opportunities through United Learning.
We will offer you:
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Highly competitive pay above national average.
- Excellent facilities and resources.
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- A respectful working environment.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
- A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
- Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Fir Vale Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
The closing date for this post is 9am on Sunday 10th July 2026. Interviews to be held shortly after.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
