Pastoral Manager

Balfor Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Birmingham-based Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is seeking a Pastoral Manager to lead behaviour and wellbeing strategies for secondary-aged pupils at risk of exclusion. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable students, while working within a supportive and trauma-informed environment. Candidates should have a proven track record in pastoral care and a strong understanding of supporting pupils with complex needs.

Benefits

Access to specialist training in behaviour, safeguarding, and SEMH support

Opportunities to shape policy and practice at a strategic level

Support from an experienced leadership team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Confident working with pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Leading the behaviour and wellbeing strategy across the school.
• Line-managing pastoral support staff and mentoring colleagues.
• Overseeing attendance, safeguarding, and multi-agency support plans.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

Job description

Pastoral Manager – PRU Behaviour & Wellbeing Lead

Location: Birmingham
Duration: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: £180 – £200 per day (depending on experience)

About the Role
Are you a confident and experienced professional ready to lead on behaviour and wellbeing in a challenging but rewarding environment? We are seeking a Pastoral Manager to take a key leadership role within a Birmingham-based Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) that supports secondary-aged pupils at risk of exclusion or permanently excluded from mainstream education.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone with a proven track record in pastoral care, behaviour management, and team leadership. You will play a central role in developing and implementing the school’s behaviour and welfare strategies, directly influencing the success and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable young people in education.

Why Join This School?
This PRU offers a unique opportunity to make a long-lasting difference in a highly supportive setting. Benefits include:

• A competitive daily rate reflecting the seniority of the role
• A tight-knit, trauma-informed team with a shared commitment to inclusion
• Access to specialist training in behaviour, safeguarding, and SEMH support
• Opportunities to shape policy and practice at a strategic level
• Support from an experienced and forward-thinking senior leadership team

What Will You Be Doing?
As the Pastoral Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the behaviour and wellbeing strategy across the school
• Line-managing pastoral support staff and mentoring less experienced colleagues
• Overseeing attendance, safeguarding, and multi-agency support plans
• Developing personalised interventions to support SEMH pupils
• Working closely with SLT to develop consistent, restorative behaviour systems
• Supporting reintegration of pupils into education through robust care plans
• Being a key point of contact for families, social services, and external partners

What Do You Need to Apply?

To be considered for this leadership role, you must have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a pastoral, behaviour, or leadership role
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches
• Confidence working with pupils who present with complex needs (e.g., SEMH, ASD, ADHD)
• Experience working in a PRU, AP, or specialist SEMH setting (highly desirable)
• Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Two recent, relevant references
• Valid photo ID (passport or driving licence)
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and support change in an alternative provision setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Call Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail] today.