Pastoral Manager

Education Experts; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run recruitment business is seeking an experienced Pastoral Manager for a secondary school in Birmingham. This is a full-time, temporary position with typical working hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The role involves managing specialized areas, leading initiatives to assist pupils with learning barriers, and providing expertise to support teaching staff. A relevant UK qualification and substantial administrative experience are required. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school environment as a Pastoral Manager.
• Substantial experience working in an administrative role, particularly with SIMS.
• Possesses all required documents for safer recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a specialist area within the school.
• Lead efforts to address students' learning barriers.
• Provide advanced support to teaching staff in student development.

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of educational practices

Administrative experience

Education

Relevant UK-based qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced secondary school Pastoral Manager for a secondary/sixth form school based in Birmingham, West Midlands (B9 area). We are supporting a well‑established, friendly Secondary school team with their recruitment need for a Pastoral Manager with immediate effect.

If you are an experienced Pastoral Manager and you are available immediately and able to travel to Birmingham, West Midlands (B9 area) we would be keen to speak with you. We are a locally based, family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years’ experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions, Education Experts provide you with a personal service like no other.

This role is offered on a full‑time, temporary basis until at least Easter; there is the potential for it to extend. Typical working hours are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, however a degree of flexibility may be discussed.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/ or line management responsibility for other classroom support staff.
• Under an agreed system of supervision, to take the lead within the school to address the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• To provide specialist skills and knowledge, at an advanced level, across a range of disciplines to support teaching staff in the development and education of children.

Qualifications

• A relevant UK‑based qualification.
• Substantial experience working within an administrative role (SIMS specific).
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right‑to‑work proof.
• Exceptional references.

Additional Information

• We are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All candidates are subject to online searches.
• Once shortlisted, a one‑to‑one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements.
• Proposed start date: Immediate.
• Working hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Date posted: 12.01.26.