Pupil Support Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you thrive in an environment that is child-centred? Are you passionate about pupil wellbeing and fostering a positive school community? Then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a child-centred and dedicated individual to join our wonderful team of Pupil Support Managers at Risedale School. As a Pupil Support Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to pupils, ensuring their emotional wellbeing and pastoral care. You will promote positive behaviour, play a key role in the implementation of the school’s behaviour policy, support vulnerable pupils, and work with parents and external agencies to overcome barriers to learning, friendship issues or other challenges.

You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. You will provide guidance and support to ensure all pupils feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Pupil Support Managers are a highly visible presence around school and are part of the beating heart of the Risedale Family, visiting lessons and performing key pupil-facing duties throughout the day.

• Deliver effective pastoral care.
• Establish proactive strategies as part of the wider pastoral team to support pupil wellbeing and behaviour.
• Contribute to the implementation and development of the school's behaviour policy.
• Identify pupils facing challenges and provide timely intervention and support.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to pupils accessing school successfully.
• Monitor pupil attendance and develop strategies to improve it.
• Support pupils to face challenges and remove/reduce barriers to learning
• Work as part of the school's wider Safeguarding Team to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

The successful applicant will join our team and lead on all aspects of pastoral work. You must be proactive in your approach, working closely with pupils, parents, our staff team and other agencies to find workable solutions and responses to any issues arising around behaviour, wellbeing and attendance.

Interview date:
Thursday, 24th September 2026 (TBC)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

• A chance to develop and enhance your skill set in a supportive environment
• Access to a staff benefits scheme
• Commitment to safeguarding

Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.

Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD
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