Deputy Pastoral Manager

Acorn Care and Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in the UK is looking for a Deputy Pastoral Manager to support pupil welfare and thrive in a team environment. You will foster positive behaviour, work with families and staff, and assist in overcoming learning barriers, particularly for those needing additional support. This role is vital for ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils. There are excellent benefits, including participation in a 4-Day Working Week initiative.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Ability to contribute to effective team practices.
• Skilled at recognizing when to seek additional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral support and encouragement to pupils.
• Work in partnership with parents and teaching staff.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Implement behaviour and inclusion strategies alongside staff.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Collaborative approach

Ability to work as part of a team

Recognizing when to seek support

Education

Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title

Deputy Pastoral Manager

Location

The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary

£25,725 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

January 2026

Applicant Requirements

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

In this vital role, you will help ensure every pupil feels safe, supported, and able to thrive. Working closely with staff, pupils, and families, you will champion positive behaviour, help maintain a calm and structured environment, and remove barriers to learning—especially for pupils requiring additional support with behaviour regulation or emotional wellbeing. Safeguarding and pupil welfare will sit at the heart of everything you do.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily pastoral support, encouragement, and care to pupils across the school
• Work in partnership with parents/carers, teaching staff, therapists, outreach services, and other education providers
• Support pupils’ personal development, emotional wellbeing, and positive social relationships
• Help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment founded on respect, consistency, and positive behaviour
• Assist the Headteacher and staff in implementing behaviour and inclusion strategies
• Record and report key educational, behavioural, and social information in line with agreed processes
• Promote pupils’ social and emotional development through proactive, restorative approaches
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community
• Undertake agreed responsibilities aligned with performance objectives and school development priorities

Experience & Qualifications

• Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Experience working with pupils with SEND
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Skilled at recognising when to seek support and contribute to the sharing of impactful, effective practice

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit