Sixth Form Pastoral Manager

Solihull | Secondary School | £110–£140 per day | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Pastoral Manager, Pastoral Lead, Learning Mentor or Student Support professional looking for a rewarding role supporting young people through their sixth form education?

Smile Education is currently recruiting for a secondary school in Solihull looking for a dedicated and proactive Sixth Form Pastoral Manager to support the wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and personal development of students.

• Take responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of sixth form students
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• Build strong, positive relationships with students and provide guidance and mentoring.
• Monitor and support attendance, punctuality and engagement
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• Work with students to identify barriers to learning and put appropriate support in place.
• Support students with behaviour, motivation, confidence and personal development.
• Liaise with parents, carers, teachers, SEN staff and external professionals where appropriate.
• Support safeguarding and respond appropriately to any concerns.
• Help students prepare for their next steps, including university, employment, apprenticeships and further education
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• Maintain accurate records and contribute to meetings and pastoral reviews.

• Previous experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, mentoring or student support role
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• Experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally within a sixth form or post-16 setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, approachable and supportive manner.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence dealing with sensitive situations and challenging conversations.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing
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• Someone who is proactive, reliable and passionate about helping young people succeed.

• £110–£140 per day
  , depending on experience.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A dedicated Smile Education consultant.
• Ongoing support and access to CPD opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' wellbeing and future progression.
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

If you're passionate about pastoral care and supporting young people to reach their potential
, we'd love to hear from you!