Pastoral Care Manager

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Care Manager for Hargrave Park School. This role involves leading safeguarding initiatives and managing a team to enhance student well-being. The successful candidate will work closely with school leaders and external services, contributing to a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care management.
• Ability to lead a team and work with various services.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead on safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance.
• Manage a team of pastoral care workers.
• Collaborate with school leadership and external services.

Skills

Safeguarding

Team Leadership

Partnership Working

Job description

About The Role

Pastoral Care Manager
Required for September 2025 – potential for a July start to support smooth handover
Salary Grade Range: PO3- PO4
Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only; 35 hrs a week

We are looking for a dedicated professional who will demonstrate our values of: Independence, Respect, Kindness, Ambition and Resilience.

Hargrave Park School is a one and a half form entry primary school with Under 3’s provision situated in the heart of Archway. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Pastoral Care Manager who will lead on safeguarding; behaviour; attendance and extended day provision.

We have high aspirations for our children and believe in the importance of providing an enriched, creative curriculum, together with a high-quality environment and excellent pastoral care.

Our school motto is "We Aim High".

As our Pastoral Care Manager, you will be non-class based and lead a small team of experienced pastoral care workers who are ELSA trained. You will work in close partnership with the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads in the school: the Head of School and the Assistant Head teacher, as well as the SENDCo. You will be a member of our leadership team and continue to build on our strong partnership working with wider services, including CAMHS, School Well-Being Service, Early Help, our Education Welfare Officer and health professionals.

We place a high value on the professional development of our staff. Investing in our people has enabled us to improve children’s outcomes and grow future school leaders.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Lacka Rathore, to arrange a school tour and meet with the Head teacher, Lisa Horton.

Closing Date: Monday 9th June at midday
Interviews: Friday 13th June