Pastoral Manager

Coombe House School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co‑op member discount 10% in Co‑opFood

Co‑op colleague discount card

Flexible benefits

Discounted gym membership

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Co‑op Academy North Manchester is seeking a Pastoral Manager to lead the personal development and welfare of pupils within a year group, helping every learner to grow into a happy, confident individual. You will collaborate with KS leads, tutors and safeguarding staff to support year teams and deliver PSHE/SMSC guidance.

The role requires strong leadership, robust communication and a clear commitment to safeguarding, welfare and high expectations for student success.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with young people and families.
• Awareness of challenges facing modern students with high aspirations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
• Ability to promote welfare and supportive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the personal development and welfare of all pupils within a year group, ensuring every child can leave the academy equipped to lead a happy and successful life.
• Foster excellent learning habits, independence and resilience in pupils.
• Work closely with Key Stage Leads, form tutors, the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other staff to support year teams.
• Maintain high expectations for students and deliver safeguarding and PSHE/SMSC support.
• Commit to continuing professional development for yourself and others.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Safeguarding

Welfare advocacy

Job description

Pastoral Manager

Take the lead in transforming pupil experiences! At Co‑op Academy North Manchester we are looking for dedicated Pastoral Managers to guide and empower our young learners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the personal development and welfare of all pupils within a year group, ensuring every child can leave the academy equipped to lead a happy and successful life.
• Foster excellent learning habits, independence and resilience in pupils.
• Work closely with Key Stage Leads, form tutors, the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other staff to support year teams.
• Maintain high expectations for students and deliver safeguarding and PSHE/SMSC support.
• Commit to continuing professional development for yourself and others.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with young people and their families.
• Awareness of the challenges facing modern students and the capacity to hold the highest aspirations for them.
• Commitment to safeguarding, welfare and the values of the Co‑op Academy Trust.
• Ability to promote the welfare of all pupils and create a supportive school environment.

Benefits:

• Co‑op member status with a 10% discount in Co‑op Food stores.
• Co‑op colleague discount card.
• Flexible benefits: discounted line rental, broadband package, family care advice and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities, including benefits at Merlin Entertainments, Virgin Experience Days and SuperBreak.
• Co‑operative Credit Union: salary‑direct debit savings with competitive dividends and interest rates.
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans.
• High‑quality CPD opportunities for staff.
• Additional benefits such as value‑added services (and more).

Equal Employment Opportunity statement: The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co‑op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.