FTE Pastoral Support Manager; -Maternity Cover

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FTE Pastoral Support Manager (Fixed Term
-Maternity Cover)

Required:
September/October 2026

NJC Scale PO1 Points 28–31 (Term Time Only + 2 weeks)

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

La Retraite is a high-achieving inner-city comprehensive school with 1,200 students, including a thriving Sixth Form. We were judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (December 2023) and Outstanding in all nine areas in our Diocesan Inspection. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Pastoral Support Manager to join our dedicated pastoral team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a rewarding opportunity for a highly organised, resilient and compassionate individual who is committed to ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding staff, SEND colleagues, parents and external agencies, the successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting student welfare, attendance, behaviour and engagement across a designated year group.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with young people, ideally within a secondary school or educational setting.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident in supporting students experiencing attendance, behavioural or pastoral challenges.
• Have the ability to build positive and constructive relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Be highly organised with excellent administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Have a high level of ICT competence and the ability to produce reports and analyse information.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Be willing to contribute fully to the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing pastoral support and guidance for a designated year group.
• Supporting student welfare, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
• Working proactively with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.
• Supporting safeguarding processes, including Early Help referrals where appropriate.
• Monitoring attendance and implementing intervention strategies to improve outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records and producing reports as required.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school through parent evenings, school events and pastoral initiatives.

At La Retraite, our vibrant and inclusive community is built on a commitment to excellence, challenge and care. Our Catholic ethos welcomes staff and students of all faiths and none, fostering a culture where every individual is known, valued and supported.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and want to join an outstanding school community, we would love to hear from you.

Rewarding You

• Inner London weighting
• Dedicated wellbeing programme
• Two-week October half-term holiday

Investing in You

• Detailed induction programme
• Collaborative and supportive pastoral team
• Opportunities to work with experienced safeguarding and inclusion professionals
• Career development opportunities across the school

To Apply

Please complete our recruitment pack and return it to .

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs S. Silva, HR Director
, on (ext. 159).

La Retraite R.C. Girls' School is committed to Safer Recruitment and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an online search, social media checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.