Pastoral Care Manager. Job in Tonbridge Education & Training Jobs

Witherslack Group; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in the UK is seeking a Pastoral Manager to lead a team in providing high standards of care to young people with complex emotional needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and possess strong organizational and motivational skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including full school holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

Full induction and on the job training

Holiday during full school holidays

Opportunities for progression

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for optician and dentist

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 bonus per referral

Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils.
• Understanding of legislation around safeguarding.
• Experience of multi-agency work.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to meet young people's emotional needs.
• Provide high standards of care and individual programmes.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Behavioural Emotional Social Difficulties (BESD)

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Team management

Organizational skills

Listening skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Leadership related qualification

Job description

Salary and Benefits

£36,457 - £49,272 + excellent benefits.

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're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market‑leading OFSTED ratings.

As a Pastoral Manager you will take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young peoples' emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs and need more support than most. You will make sure they get it by applying high standards of care, working with families and developing programmes for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning you will create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young people's developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate your team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to successfully manage a team means you will be an asset to the Witherslack Group.

Responsibilities

Take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young people’s emotional needs. Provide high standards of care, work with families and develop individual programmes for each young person. Create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive. Motivate and support your pastoral care team and ensure the delivery of safeguarding and child protection procedures in partnership with multi‑agency teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with 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/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
• Ideally a leadership related qualification.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience of staff appraisal/performance management and supervision.

Benefits

• Training: A full induction and on the job training.
• Holiday: Full school holidays.
• Progression: Most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group.
• Flexible benefits: You can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here.
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
• Medical cover: Claim back the cost of optician or dentist appointments and enjoy high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments: The very best facilities – check out our schools here.
• A friend‑scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.
• Contributory pension scheme: Matched up to 5%.

Equal Opportunities

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