Pastoral Manager

GSL Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager for a secondary school in Slough, starting September 2026. You will lead on student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding, working with Heads of Year, senior leaders, parents and external agencies.

The role is permanent with a competitive salary depending on experience. You will coordinate pastoral interventions, support students to overcome barriers to learning, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where every pupil can

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or diploma in Counselling, Social Care, Careers, or a related field.
• Experience working with young people in a secondary school setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Lead on student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, punctuality and safeguarding.
• Coordinate pastoral interventions and support students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Monitor student progress and help create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Skills

Wellbeing

Behaviour management

Attendance monitoring

Safeguarding

Education

Degree or diploma in Counselling / Social Care / Careers

Job description

Pastoral Manager - Slough - September 2026 Start

GSL Education is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Manager to join a supportive secondary school from September 2026. This is a permanent position, offering a competitive salary depending on experience.

The successful Pastoral Manager will lead on student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and safeguarding, working closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders, parents, and external agencies. You will coordinate pastoral interventions, support students to overcome barriers to learning, monitor student progress, and help create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

To be considered for this Pastoral Manager role, you must:

• Hold a degree or diploma in Counselling, Social Care, Careers, or a related field
• Have experience working with young people in a secondary school setting
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding, attendance, behaviour, and pastoral support

Please note: A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection is required. All applicants must pass safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.