Pastoral Manager
Required as soon as possible
£35,412 to £39,152 per annum plus fringe allowance £1,045 (pro rata £32,802.09 to £36,266.45 per annum plus fringe allowance £967.98)
Term Time only + 4 weeks
Make a Lasting Impact as Our Next Pastoral Manager
Are you an empathetic, driven, and highly organised professional dedicated to removing barriers to learning for young people?
We are seeking a Pastoral Manager to lead the pastoral care team, guide Heads of Year, and build support systems that ensure every student reaches their full academic and personal potential.
The Opportunity
As Pastoral Manager, you will play a key role in fostering a positive school culture where students feel supported, safe, and motivated to achieve. You will lead and mentor Heads of Year, manage targeted intervention strategies, oversee student well-being, and work directly with families and external agencies to ensure holistic support.
Key Responsibilities
- Pastoral Leadership:
Line manage, mentor, and develop Heads of Year and pastoral teams. - Student Achievement & Well-being:
Address barriers to learning, maintain high-risk student registers, and coordinate targeted interventions for attendance, punctuality, and behavior. - Safeguarding:
Work under the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to support child protection procedures and multi‑agency planning. - Transition & Programs:
Lead primary transition strategies, coordinate the annual Summer School programme, and oversee Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services. - School Culture & Community:
Manage community engagement, lead charity initiatives, oversee student voice, and run celebration assemblies.
Experience & Skills
- Background in pastoral support, counselling, or careers guidance within a secondary school setting
- Experience leading teams, managing workloads, and communicating with large groups
- Proficiency in using ICT and school data management systems (e.g., Bromcom)
- High-level communication skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to handle sensitive situations confidentially
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