Pastoral Care Manager

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Wolverhampton seeks a Pastoral Care Manager to lead initiatives for young people with complex needs. The role focuses on developing individualized programs and enhancing emotional support through collaboration with families. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils, and relevant qualifications. The position provides full-time employment with a competitive salary range of £33,699 to £41,771 and numerous benefits, including a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits including life insurance options

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programme

Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments

Friend-referral scheme with a £1,000 bonus

Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils.
• Experience with legislation, policies, and safeguarding guidance.
• Strong ability to work with families in challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to meet young people's emotional needs.
• Develop person-centered programs for individuals.
• Create a positive learning environment for every young person.

Skills

Experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils

Multi-agency work understanding

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training

Experience in staff appraisal or performance management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Leadership-related qualification

Job description

Overview

For children with complex challenging needs the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff‑to‑child ratio and in‑house clinical teams we have won a reputation for excellence and market‑leading OFSTED ratings.

Responsibilities

As a Pastoral Care Manager you’ll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young people’s emotional needs. You’ll work with families and develop person‑centred programmes for each individual, applying high standards of care and creating a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays.
• Career progression – many head teachers and leaders promoted from within the Group.
• Flexible benefits – you can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance.
• Wellbeing tools and advice including an employee assistance programme.
• Medical cover to claim back the cost of optician or dentist appointments and a range of high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
• Friend‑referral scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time you recommend a successful applicant.
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.

Additional Details

Employment type: Full‑Time
Experience required: 3+ years
Vacancies: 1
Monthly salary: £33,699 – £41,771

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the employer) and an online check.