Pastoral Manager

Summary:

Pastoral Manager job opportunity in a supportive school environment.

About the School:

A school committed to high expectations and student success, with a strong focus on community, inclusion, and professional development. Part of a large, successful multi-academy trust with a clear vision for excellence in education.

The Opportunity:

As a Pastoral Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting students' emotional and social well-being, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout their school journey. This is a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive school culture, while maintaining high standards of behaviour and academic achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and uphold school policies and procedures through professional behaviour and actions.
• Liaise with the Head of Year, Safeguarding Manager, and Knights Leadership Team on student welfare, attendance, and behaviour.
• Act as a key contact for parents regarding pastoral matters for students, ensuring prompt and accurate communication.
• Apply the Academy’s attendance policy through regular communication with parents to improve punctuality and reduce absences.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and well-being using school systems such as CPOMS and MIS.
• Provide regular reports to the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, and department heads on student pastoral development.
• Keep up to date with developments in your area of responsibility and support the continuous professional learning of all staff.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in a pastoral or similar role within an educational setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage data using school systems.
• Commitment to promoting the school’s values, ethos, and mission.
• First Aid training or willingness to complete it.

Preferred

• Experience in safeguarding or student welfare.
• Background in behaviour management and pastoral care.
• Experience working within a multi-academy trust or similar educational organization.
• Experience in supporting student attendance and punctuality initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and flexible working environment with a focus on health and wellbeing.