Pastoral Support Manager

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension (LGPS)

Life cover (3x pensionable pay)

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support (Wisdom app & EAP)

Collaborative culture

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Pastoral Support Manager in Birmingham on a permanent basis, 37 hours per week for 43 weeks of the year. You will work with Progress Leaders to guide students' learning, wellbeing and personal development, and support vulnerable pupils.

Essential: GCSEs including Maths and English, understanding of the National Curriculum, and a proven track record of raising standards and pupil achievement. Benefits include pension, life cover, cycle to work, and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English (4–9) or equivalent.
• Understanding of the National Curriculum, particularly core subject areas.
• Proven track record of raising standards and pupil achievement.
• Experience supporting the social, emotional and educational development of students.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction of the year group with Progress Leaders.
• Provide guidance around students' learning, emotional and social wellbeing, health and safety, and personal development.
• Work proactively with vulnerable students to raise attainment and wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Organisation

Relationship-building

Raising standards

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English (4–9) or equivalent

Understanding of National Curriculum

Job description

West Midlands/ permanent / £37,344.57 - 39,220.05 per year dependent on experience qualifications

Are you passionate about supporting the social, emotional and educational development of young people?

Can you build trusting relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for their progress and wellbeing?

Are you an empathetic and organised Pastoral Support Manager with experience of raising standards and pupil achievement?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Academy in Birmingham that values diversity, collaboration and excellence. The Academy promotes a people-first culture where staff work together to create positive outcomes and empower young people to thrive and succeed.

The Academy is looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Manager on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week for 43 weeks of the year. The successful Pastoral Support Manager will work alongside Progress Leaders to support the strategic direction of the year group, provide guidance around students' learning, emotional and social wellbeing, health and safety and personal development, and work proactively with vulnerable students.

The successful Pastoral Support Manager will have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grades 4-9, or equivalent
• An understanding of the National Curriculum, particularly core subject areas
• A proven record of raising standards and pupil achievement
• Experience supporting the social, emotional and educational development of students
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• A driven, empathetic and organised approach to pastoral support

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Access to a defined benefit pension scheme, including LGPS where applicable
• Life cover at three times pensionable pay
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme
• Tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities
• Wellbeing support through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial advice
• A collaborative, people-first working culture focused on shared learning and collective success

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.