Pastoral Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stocksbridge High School seeks a Pastoral Manager to join the Pastoral Department. You will support pupils' wellbeing, monitor behaviour, attendance and progress, and liaise with families and external agencies. Excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential in our supportive school community.

The school emphasises safeguarding and welfare, with commitment to professional development and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with young people.
• Ability to listen, negotiate and reflect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to liaise with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor and manage pupil behaviour, attendance and progress.
• Analyse and present data to inform actions.
• Advise and influence colleagues to support pupils.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Data analysis

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opening to join the team at Stocksbridge High School as we have an opportunity to join our Pastoral Department as Pastoral Manager. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a developing, supportive, and committed team. The successful applicants will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, question, negotiate and reflect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of audiences including senior managers, parents/carers and external agencies.
• The ability to deal with difficult situations and behaviours.
• The ability to empathise with students, developing trust and respectful relationships.
• A minimum of GCSE or equivalent Level 2 in English and mathematics.
• An extensive knowledge and experience of working with young people and be able to offer care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all pupils within their year group.
• An understanding and experience of liaising with external agencies.
• The ability to advise and influence the practice of colleagues to best support young people to be successful in school
• The ability to empathise with young people, has a flexible approach and takes pride in their work.
• The ability to support, monitor and manage pupil’s behaviour, attendance and academic progress in order that they can succeed.
• The ability to analyse and present data to inform next steps and actions.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to forge positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.