Pastoral Manager

Are you a compassionate pastoral specialist looking to support pupil wellbeing in a thriving Birmingham primary school?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an empathetic, organized, and proactive Pastoral Manager to join a highly supportive primary school in Birmingham.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCo, and Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a central role in nurturing the social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

• Warm & Inclusive Ethos: A community-focused primary school committed to fostering a safe, happy, and encouraging environment where every child can thrive.

• Proactive Wellbeing Focus: Strong emphasis on mental health, nurture groups, and positive behaviour management across all year groups.

• Supportive Team: Collaborative working relationship between pastoral staff, class teachers, teaching assistants, and external specialists.

• Great Accessibility: Centrally located in Birmingham with excellent local bus routes, rail connections, and staff parking facilities.

As Pastoral Manager, you will lead on pastoral interventions, attendance tracking, and day-to-day pupil welfare to remove barriers to learning and promote positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group nurture interventions (e.g., emotional regulation, social skills, self-esteem, bereavement support).

• Manage day-to-day pastoral concerns, responding calmly and effectively to pupil anxiety or behavioral challenges.

• Monitor pupil attendance and punctuality, conducting home visits and working with families to improve engagement.

• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), maintaining meticulous CPOMS records and attending multi-agency meetings when required.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers to provide guidance and early help support.

• Competitive Pay Structure: Salary package reflecting pastoral expertise and school responsibilities.

• Professional Growth: Access to specialist CPD, including ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) training, trauma-informed practice, and DSL certification.

• Generous Term-Time Schedule: Balance work and home life with a term-time-only structure aligned with primary school holidays.

• Fulfilling Environment: A delightful cohort of children and a friendly, dedicated staff room community.

• Experience: Proven experience in a pastoral, child welfare, HLTA, or learning mentor role within a primary school or early years setting.

• Specialist Knowledge: Sound understanding of primary-age child development, positive behaviour management, and safeguarding procedures (KCSIE).

• Skills: High emotional intelligence, active listening skills, resilience, and the ability to maintain composure during challenging situations.

• Qualifications: Relevant degree, NVQ Level 3/4 in Childcare/Youth Work, or ELSA qualification is highly desirable.

• Compliance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one).

If you are a dedicated pastoral professional looking to make a positive impact on young lives in Birmingham, please submit your updated CV confidentially for immediate consideration.