Pastoral & Behaviour Support Manager (PBSM) - Holy Trinity CofE School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity CofE School in Crawley seeks a Pastoral & Behaviour Support Manager (PBSM) to provide pastoral and behavioural support for a year group. You will communicate with students, staff, and families, monitor behaviour incidents, and take appropriate action in line with school policies.

The role involves safeguarding responsibilities, developing supportive relationships with students, and working with tutors to ensure universal pastoral care across the year group.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in a pastoral or behaviour management role.
• Diplomatic, discreet and able to deal with confidential information.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements and how to promote the welfare of children.
• Able to build appropriate professional working relationships with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Commit to safeguarding and the promotion of welfare and equal opportunities amongst all students and colleagues
• Follow all of the policies and guidelines as set out by the school
• Carry out regular duties as per the duty rota
• Establish and maintain systems that support and improve the safeguarding and pastoral wellbeing of all students in the Year group including additional support where required
• Establish and maintain a fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationship with all students in the Year Group
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all parents and carers in the Year Group
• Support tutors in their provision of universal pastoral care to all students in the year group

Skills

Pastoral experience

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional relationships

Job description

About Us

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a community that values dignity, community, wisdom, and hope.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy access to excellent facilities and resources to support your teaching, including the use of iPads for every student as part of our innovative approach to learning.
• Be at the forefront of our exciting curriculum development, where technology and traditional teaching methods blend seamlessly to enhance the educational experience of every child.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of young people and lifelong learning.

About Holy Trinity Church of England School:

Holy Trinity Church of England School is a vibrant and inclusive community located in Crawley, a culturally rich and diverse town. Crawley has fantastic transport links sitting halfway between Croydon and Brighton on the M23 corridor. There is also a fast train service between London Victoria, East Croydon, Haywards Heath and Brighton, in addition to other lines that serve the South. The school operates a minibus service for staff at the start and end of the day serving the three stations in Crawley (Ifield, Crawley and Three Bridges). The school is also the most well connected by bus of the six secondary schools in this area.

Rooted in Christian values, our ethos is underpinned by four key values: dignity, community, wisdom, and hope. We are dedicated to inspiring every student and providing an environment where our students can truly excel, both academically and personally.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve and support everyone in our school community.

We welcome people from all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders and sexual orientations, and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Crawley's rich diversity and multiculturalism make our school an exciting place to work, where every day presents new challenges and rewards. As part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional development and have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our curriculum. We are committed to raising standards and unlocking the potential of every child, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and innovation.

Job Details

The Role:

We are seeking a Pastoral & Behaviour Support Manager (PBSM), who will provide pastoral and behavioural support to a given year group.

This post would be suitable for enthusiastic and dedicated person who is able to effectively communicate and build strong working relationships with both the students and staff. You will support communication with parents / families, and both monitor and respond to behaviour incidents, taking appropriate action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commit to safeguarding and the promotion of welfare and equal opportunities amongst all students and colleagues
• Follow all of the policies and guidelines as set out by the school
• Carry out regular duties as per the duty rota
• Establish and maintain systems that support and improve the safeguarding and pastoral wellbeing of all students in the Year group including additional support where required
• Establish and maintain a fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationship with all students in the Year Group
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all parents and carers in the Year Group
• Support tutors in their provision of universal pastoral care to all students in the year group

What You Need to Succeed

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working with young people in a pastoral or behaviour management role.
• Diplomatic,discerningand able to deal with confidential information.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements and how to promote the welfare of children.
• Able to buildappropriate professionalworking relationships with children and adults.

Further Information

Holy Trinity CofE School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The application deadline is 9am on Monday 28th September 2026.

Reference number: SCHO03051.