Pastoral Leader

Oasis Academy MediacityUK; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community school in Salford is seeking a passionate Pastoral Leader to champion mental health and well-being among young people. The ideal candidate will lead behaviour management and safeguarding, while forging strong relationships with students, families, and staff. This role offers robust professional development opportunities and requires proven experience in educational support. If you're ready to make a transformative impact in students' lives, apply now.

Benefits

Strong CPD pathways

Leadership opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pastoral care, safeguarding, or student support within an educational setting.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• A passion for making a difference and upholding the values and ethos of Oasis Academy MediaCityUK.

Responsibilities

• Champion mental health and emotional support, ensuring every child feels safe and valued.
• Lead behaviour management strategies and promote positive conduct.
• Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
• Strengthen links between school, home, and the wider community.
• Work alongside teachers on pastoral programmes to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Pastoral Leader

Pastoral Leader

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe every child deserves someone who will champion their well-being, remove barriers, and help them thrive? At Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, we’re looking for a passionate Pastoral Leader to join our team and lead on strategies that nurture resilience, inclusion, and positive relationships. This is your opportunity to shape lives, strengthen our community, and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

As a Pastoral Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the personal, well-being, and behaviour of our students. Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and families, you’ll lead on pastoral care strategies that foster inclusion, resilience, and positive relationships. This is a dynamic, people-focused role where every day brings opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

What You’ll Do

• Student Well-being: Champion mental health and emotional support, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.
• Behaviour & Inclusion: Lead behaviour management strategies, promote positive conduct, and uphold our inclusive ethos.
• Safeguarding & Support: Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, liaising with families and external agencies.
• Community Engagement: Strengthen links between school, home, and the wider community through proactive communication and partnership work.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and senior leaders to deliver pastoral programmes and interventions that remove barriers to learning.

Why Join Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?

Joining Oasis Academy MediaCityUK means becoming part of a values-led, ambitious school at the heart of a vibrant community. We are proud of our high standards, strong relationships, and exceptional pastoral care—and we’re now focused on becoming Outstanding.

Our £25 million purpose-built campus in Salford Quays offers state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist media, performance, sports, and dance studios, all with excellent transport links. We live by Oasis’s ethos—aspiration, achievement, care, resilience—placing community and equity at the heart of everything we do, and champion character development through the Oasis 9 Habits. Staff benefit from robust CPD pathways, leadership opportunities, and a supportive, family-like culture. Beyond the classroom, our onsite Oasis Hub runs youth outreach, adult learning, and community programmes in partnership with organisations like the BBC and The Lowry—helping you see the impact of your work extend far beyond the school gates.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in pastoral care, safeguarding, or student support within an educational setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Organised, proactive, and committed to promoting inclusion and well-being.
• A passion for making a difference and upholding the values and ethos of Oasis Academy MediaCityUK.

If you’re ready to be a champion for our students and lead pastoral care that transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK.

Closing Date: 19 December 2026

Interviews: TBC – January 2026

Start Date: ASAP