Pastoral Manager

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy; Kitts Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is seeking an outstanding Pastoral Manager to lead the personal, social and emotional development of students within designated year groups. You will promote high standards of attendance, behaviour and welfare, and coordinate interventions to help every pupil reach their potential.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills and a commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional development within a supportive school

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Good ICT skills.
• Ability to write reports and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of behaviour management and child protection procedures.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional development.
• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role confidently in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral provision for designated year groups.
• Promote attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student welfare.
• Manage and support a team of form tutors.
• Monitor student progress and coordinate interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Investigate and respond to behaviour and wellbeing concerns.
• Lead assemblies, rewards initiatives and personal development activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports using academy systems.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

Undergraduate degree (Desirable)

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding Pastoral Manager to lead and support the personal, social and emotional development of students within designated year groups. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, welfare and wellbeing, ensuring that every student is able to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral provision for designated year groups.
• Promote excellent attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student welfare.
• Manage and support a team of form tutors.
• Monitor student progress and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Investigate and respond to behaviour and wellbeing concerns.
• Lead assemblies, rewards initiatives and personal development activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports using academy systems.

What We Are Looking For

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience of working effectively with young people, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student success. You will be confident building relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals and able to remain calm under pressure.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Good ICT skills.
• Ability to write reports and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of behaviour management and child protection procedures.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional development.
• Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role confidently in English.

Desirable Criteria

• Undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Good understanding of curriculum, literacy and numeracy strategies.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of young people within a supportive and ambitious school community. We are committed to developing our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Safeguarding Statement

Please note an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 10:00 am