Pastoral Support Manager

Job . ECC0-317S — Position:
Teaching/Child Support (Pastoral Support Manager)
• Pay Range: £27,486 – £30,358 (LGPS 7, Points 19‑24).
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Contract:

Permanent, Part‑time.
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Start Date:

01 September 2026.
• Application Close: 12 July 2026.

We are seeking an exceptional Pastoral Support Manager to join our Pastoral team at Paxman Academy. This role sits at the heart of our commitment to delivering outstanding pastoral care, working alongside Year Leaders and the Deputy Head (Pastoral) to support student behaviour, wellbeing and academic progress.

• Manage the day‑to‑day provision of a robust and supportive pastoral system for all students.
• Enforce school rules, maintain discipline, and promote attendance while providing a high level of care.
• Contribute to the school's long‑term strategy and help refine systems for behaviour management as instructed by the Deputy Head Pastoral.
• Assist Year Leaders and Tutor teams in the welfare, care, and academic progress of students.

• Good standard of education (ideally GCSE English/Maths Grade C/4 or above).
• Previous experience in a school environment or a supervisory role with young people is an advantage.
• Commitment to high achievement for yourself and students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to act on own initiative.

• Competitive salary and a pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.