Pastoral Manager

Overview

Pastoral Manager - deliver excellent pastoral care to pupils, focusing on wellbeing, safeguarding, attendance and behaviour. Work under the Senior Pastoral Manager and the Knights Leadership Team.

We support equality, diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within and actively promote school policies and procedures.
• Show respect for all members of the school community.
• Liaise regularly with the HOY, Safeguarding Manager and KLT regarding pupil welfare, attendance and matters of behaviour.
• Act as a contact for parents regarding pastoral matters and respond promptly to parent/carer communication.
• Apply the Academy's attendance policy, reducing unauthorised attendance and improving punctuality.
• Maintain accurate records using CPOMS and the MIS system.
• Produce regular reports for the Senior Leadership Team, teachers and heads of department.
• Keep up to date with developments in your area of responsibility and lead your own professional development with the line manager.
• Ensure consistent implementation of school and Trust policies across subject areas.
• Attend parents' evenings, health and safety meetings, first aid duties and promote equal opportunities.
• Support the Academy's commitment to the professional learning of staff.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Principal and CEO.

Qualifications and Experience Essential Criteria

• Minimum of English and Maths GCSE C/grade 4 or equivalent.
• Higher qualification relevant to the post.
• Degree in education or a management qualification.
• Level 3 Safeguarding DSL training.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a school or office environment.
• Substantial experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Benchmarking experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience using Arbor or a similar school management system.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to think on your feet and handle sensitive situations.
• Experience across a Multi Academy Trust setting.
• Curriculum knowledge and experience working in an SEN environment (desirable).

Personal Qualities

• Confident, diplomatic communication at all levels.
• Strong team player contributing to Academy development.
• Positive, collaborative 'can do' attitude.
• Professionalism of the highest order.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

• £34,174 £36,898 salary (Scale 7, S).
• London Living Wage employer.
• Flexible support for health and wellbeing - 24 hour confidential counselling.
• PerkBox benefits and discounts.
• Season ticket travel loan & Ride2Work scheme.
• Computer Loan Scheme & Microsoft Office discounts.
• Flexible working options.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Pensions - teaching or local government scheme.

Application Process

Closing date: 5 February 2026. Interview: 11 February 2026. Start date: As soon as possible.

Once you submit your application, it will be assessed against the criteria. If you score well, you will be invited to an interview, which may include a written task, a data task and a panel interview.

Special requirements: reasonable adjustments can be arranged by emailing .

Contact

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