Pastoral Manager

Bentley West Primary School, part of Leigh Trust, is recruiting a Pastoral Manager to give pastoral care to its most vulnerable pupils. The post holder takes on the Lead Operational DSL role, working with senior leaders to coordinate multi-agency support and champion inclusion, attendance and safeguarding. It is a permanent post of 36.5 hours across five days, term time only. Fluent spoken English is essential and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Provide effective pastoral care for the most vulnerable pupils
• Act as Lead Operational DSL, working alongside senior leaders
• Improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils with senior leaders
• Coordinate multi-agency support for pupils
• Champion inclusion, attendance and safeguarding
• Help provide a safe, happy and engaging learning environment

• Relevant qualifications where applicable

• Fluent spoken English

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition check
• Childcare disqualification check where applicable
• Medical fitness
• Identity and right to work
• Birth certificate and evidence of any name changes

• Two suitable references
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Application written by the candidate, not substantially by AI

• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Support of experienced colleagues across Leigh Trust schools
• Greater opportunities for career progression within the trust
• Opportunity to make a difference for disadvantaged children