Pastoral Development Manager

West Lea School; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led educational institution in the UK is seeking a Pastoral Development Manager to oversee pastoral initiatives ensuring the wellbeing of learners with diverse needs. You will strategically plan and implement pastoral care across campuses, working collaboratively to support students and families. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding and a commitment to innovative approaches. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 19.01% employer contributions

26 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Funded CPD and paid membership of a professional body

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing pastoral interventions for diverse student needs.
• Committed to achieving positive outcomes for students and families.
• Sound understanding of local context and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pastoral Development initiatives for the organisation.
• Ensure holistic wellbeing and emotional development of learners.
• Oversee Homes and Hospitals Provision and coordinate therapeutic support.

Skills

Experienced in safeguarding

Innovative and creative approaches

Organised and collaborative

Relationship management

Job description

As our Pastoral Development Manager, you'll manage the Pastoral Development initiatives, ensuring the holistic wellbeing and emotional development of our learners so they can flourish. This is a new role, bringing marketing in-house after being outsourced. It is your chance to make your mark and grow in a values‑led organisation that believes in its people. We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in safeguarding, managing pastoral interventions to support students with a range of needs
• Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for students and families using innovative and creative approaches
• Has a sound understanding and experience of the local context and the challenges faced by our families
• Organised, collaborative, and confident working in partnership across different campuses.
• Excited to manage and build relationships across organisations to safeguard young people.

You’ll strategically plan the pastoral offer and ensure the implementation across Campuses, collaborating closely with internal teams, external agencies, and other stakeholders. This role involves overseeing the Homes and Hospitals Provision, coordinating therapeutic support and interventions, and developing a strategic vision for pastoral care to meet the changing needs of learners.

Based in the borough of Enfield, we provide education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our four campuses - Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life and Horizon - serve more than 500 learners and are home to 230 employees. We're a strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish. Our learners leave confident and able to progress onto further education and work. We're a disability confident employer that's Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core.

The SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

• Founded in 1938 as an 'open-air' school, we had 80 learners on a single site by 2014. Today, our four campuses - Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life, and Horizon - serve more than 500 learners aged 4 to 25
• We cater for children and young people with a wide range of complex SEND needs, preparing them for adulthood, further education, the workplace, and independent living
• Our provision includes an Attendance Support Service (ASU), Home Tuition Service, and a post 16 programme that enables learners to continue their studies at a local college
• Through our Travel Training Programme, many learners gain the confidence and skills to travel independently
• We actively prepare learners for working life - it's key to what makes us special. Learners meet and engage with employers from a young age, and older students undertake group and individual work placements with local employers
• Our Supported Internship Programme gives young people aged 16 to 25 the chance to work. Around 80% of interns move into paid jobs, and 90% stay in those jobs.
• We're a founder member of the Enterprise Cooperative Trust (ECT) in Enfield, working together with local schools and partners to create life-changing opportunities for young people

West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. The postholder may be required to work at any West Lea School site.

We have an attractive employee benefits package, including:

• Pension scheme with 19.01% employer contributions
• 26 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Funded CPD and paid membership of a professional body
• A supportive, people-first culture
• Professional networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free onsite parking
• The chance to make your mark in a meaningful role