Pastoral Care Manager

Witherslack Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Bristol is seeking a Pastoral Manager to lead a team focused on the emotional needs of pupils with complex behaviors. The role involves managing care standards, working with families, and maintaining multi-agency relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils and relevant qualifications. Competitive benefits include bonuses, well-being support, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Flexible benefits scheme

Well-being support

Medical cover for appointments

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils.
• Experience working with families in challenging circumstances.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet young people's emotional needs.
• Provide care for pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Maintain strong multi-agency working relationships.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils

Multi-agency work

Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support

Leadership skills

Staff performance management

Education

NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Leadership related qualification (ideally)

Job description

Overview

Please note: The school is based in Yate Bristol and the role is scheduled to commence in June 2026.

Responsibilities

As a Pastoral Manager you will take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young people's emotional needs. The role involves:

• Providing high standards of care for pupils with complex and challenging emotional and behavioural needs, including ASD and BESD.
• Working with families and developing individualized programmes for each pupil.
• Managing a small team, motivating staff and ensuring effective pastoral support.
• Maintaining strong multi‑agency working relationships and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils and experience working with families in challenging circumstances.
• Experience of multi‑agency work with an understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance.
• NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Ideally, a leadership related qualification.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) knowledge.
• Experience of staff appraisal, performance management and supervision.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package that includes:

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays and a flexible benefits scheme (e.g., life insurance).
• Well‑being support and employee assistance programmes.
• Medical cover for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
• A contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• A reward scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus for referring a friend.

Employment type: Full‑Time

Monthly Salary: 34,434 - 45,091

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.