Pastoral Support Manager - St Mark's of England School

Pastoral Support Manager

Grade 8

37 hours per week, term-time only

Monday to Friday 7.45am - 3.45pm (3.15pm on Tuesdays)

Required from April 2026

St Mark's CE School is seeking an experienced and values-driven Pastoral Support Manager to lead our pastoral provision in line with our Christian values of Love, Service, and Belonging.

This is a key leadership role, combining strategic oversight of pastoral systems and staff with direct responsibility as Pastoral Officer for a designated year group. You will play a central role in ensuring every pupil feels safe, supported, and able to flourish.

• Lead and line manage the pastoral team, ensuring consistent, high-quality practice
• Oversee attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, inclusion, and reintegration
• Quality assure pastoral and behavioural interventions and their impact
• Act as a Non-Operational Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Work closely with SLT, SENCo, families, and external agencies
• Retain hands-on pastoral responsibility for one year group

• Proven experience in pastoral, behaviour, or inclusion leadership
• Confidence in line management and staff development
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child-centred practice
• Calm, resilient, and solution-focused approach
• Commitment to inclusive and restorative practice
• Alignment with the Christian ethos of the school

• A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily
• A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work
• A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to
• Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole-school pastoral practice
• A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Secure on-site car parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support
• Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers
• Occupational Health support
• On-site hot and cold food options
• Access to online training and personal development courses
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, high-specification school environment
• Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation

• Term time only
• Some after‑school or evening work required to support families and meetings

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled pastoral professional ready to make a real difference within a caring and inclusive Church of England school.

Applications can be made through TES or directly via the school website:

Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 22nd February 2026.

We reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint to the role before the closing date.

St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS. Southampton City Council is an equal opportunity employer.