Pastoral Manager

Ash Grove School; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Health plan through Medicash

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ash Grove School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to support pupils academically and personally, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment. You will lead pastoral interventions, work with families and external agencies, and help improve attendance and behaviour across the school.

We value compassionate, organised individuals with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. Join a supportive team and make a lasting difference in our pupils’ lives.

Qualifications

• Organised, resilient and compassionate with strong safeguarding ethic.
• Able to communicate clearly with pupils, families and staff.
• Experience supporting behaviour management and attendance improvement.
• Collaborative approach with external agencies and SEND/SEMH interventions.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive school culture.
• Support attendance initiatives and safeguarding processes.
• Lead pastoral and SEND/SEMH interventions for pupils.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external partners.

Skills

Pastoral care

Excellent communication

Safeguarding commitment

Relationship building

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pastoral Manager

Ash Grove School | Term Time + 10 Days | 37 Hours per Week

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally? Ash Grove School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Pastoral Manager to join our committed team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance, supporting safeguarding, and leading pastoral and SEND/SEMH interventions. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, you will help create an inclusive environment where every pupil feels supported, safe and able to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an organised, resilient and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and their families.

Join our team and make a lasting difference to the lives of our pupils every day.

Why Join Ash Grove School

Ash Grove School, formally Spring Lane School, is a specialist Pupil Referral Unit, dedicated to providing tailored education and support for young people facing challenges in mainstream education. We offer a nurturing and structured environment where students can re-engage with learning, develop resilience, and achieve personal success. Our dedicated staff work closely with students, families, and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Ash Grove School on 0161 724 2900 or by emailing [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.