Pastoral and Attendance Manager

St Mary's RC Primary, Levenshulme; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Levenshulme, Manchester, seeks a Pastoral & Attendance Manager to lead welfare, attendance and safeguarding efforts for pupils. You will work closely with families and staff to promote wellbeing and a positive learning environment.

The role is full-time term time plus 5 days, with start date 1 February 2027 (or soon after). Grade 6/7 salary scales apply, pro rata, and you will report to the School Business Manager and senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Builds positive relationships with children and families.
• Experience supporting wellbeing, attendance and behaviour.
• Empathetic, organised and solution‑focused.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Promote wellbeing, attendance, positive behaviour and safeguarding.
• Work with pupils, families and staff to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Relationships with children

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Pastoral & Attendance Manager

The Directors of Emmaus CAT Trust Board, Local Governing Body and the Senior Leadership Team of St Mary’s RC Primary School wish to appoint a talented individual who is an exceptional leader, to enable all pupils to engage in education by providing leadership and support around pupil welfare, behavioural and attendance issues.

Can you make a difference every day? Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive? We are looking for a caring, resilient and approachable Pastoral and Attendance Manager to join our friendly primary school. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with pupils, families and staff to promote wellbeing, attendance, positive behaviour and safeguarding. You will be a trusted adult for children, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who: Builds positive relationships with children and families. Has experience supporting children's wellbeing, attendance and behaviour. Is empathetic, organised and solution‑focused. Shares our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

For more details about our school and the Emmaus Trust please see the attached application pack.

Start Date: Monday 1st February 2027 (or soon after)

Contract/Hours of work: Full Time Term Time Only plus 5 days

Salary: Grade 6: £33,143 -£36,363 or Grade 7: £37,280-£40,777 (dependent on applicant skills) pro rata

School Details:

St Mary’s RC Primary School, Clare Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2QW

0161 224 5995 [e-mail]

Contact: Sharon Duffy (School Business Manager) on [e-mail]

Reporting to: Co-Headteachers and Assistant Headteachers

Closing date: Monday 30th: November 2026, at 12pm.

Interviews: W/B Monday 7th December 2026

Supporting Documents

• Consent to Obtain References
• Disqualification Policy
• Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments
• Final Notes to Applicants
• Final Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Final Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Pastoral and Attendance Manager Package
• Application Form