Pastoral Manager

Star Academies; Stretford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Salford Academy in Salford (part of Star Academies) is seeking a dedicated pastoral support professional to help foster a caring learning environment for our pupils. You will bring experience in pastoral care to prioritise student welfare and work closely with families and staff to support those in need.

The role focuses on counselling/pastoral support or careers guidance within a secondary school setting, requiring a degree or diploma in counselling, social care, or careers, and a

Qualifications

• Experience of pastoral care and working with young people and families.
• Ability to problem-solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.
• Committed team player with strong organisational and technical skills.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Customer service

Education

Degree or Diploma in Counselling /Social Care or Careers.

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Star Salford Academy

is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year-olds, which was opened by Star Academies in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

In July 2026, the school had its first Ofsted inspection, securing ‘Strong standard’ in four areas and ‘Expected standard’ in one area, reflecting the strong foundations established since the school opened. We were graded ‘Needs attention’ in one area (specifically attendance), and we are continuing to implement a wide range of strategies with parents, carers and families to improve this.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people. Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

You will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Counselling /Social Care or Careers.
• Experience of working with young people and families in a Secondary School setting.
• Experience of providing counselling/pastoral support or careers guidance within a Secondary School setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to work effectively and sensitively with a range of groups and individuals.

About Star Academies

is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.