Pastoral Manager – Supportive Secondary School – York

Pastoral Manager Supportive Secondary School York

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (support staff scale depending on experience)

School Information

This role is based in a respected Independent 1118 secondary school located in York North Yorkshire. The school has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence combined with exceptional pastoral care.

Students at the school are motivated and engaged learners who benefit from a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school community is supportive and respectful and staff work closely together to ensure that students feel safe and confident throughout their education.

The schools ethos emphasises personal development alongside academic achievement. Students are encouraged to build resilience independence and strong interpersonal skills that prepare them for life beyond school.

Pastoral care is a key strength of the school with dedicated staff ensuring that students receive guidance and support whenever needed.

Role Overview

The school is seeking an experienced and empathetic Pastoral Manager to join the pastoral leadership team. The successful candidate will support students across a designated year group ensuring that pastoral systems operate effectively and that students receive the support required to succeed.

This role requires someone who can build positive relationships with students while working collaboratively with teachers families and external support services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead pastoral support for a designated year group
Monitor student behaviour wellbeing and attendance
Support students experiencing social emotional or behavioural challenges
Work closely with Heads of Year and senior leaders to maintain high standards of conduct
Liaise with parents and guardians regarding pastoral concerns
Coordinate support plans for students requiring additional guidance
Contribute to safeguarding procedures and documentation
Promote positive behaviour and school values
Support the reintegration of students returning from absence or external support programmes
Coordinate interventions designed to support student wellbeing
Maintain accurate pastoral records
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure student success

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking a professional who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust with students and families
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Strong organisational skills
Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
Commitment to promoting positive behaviour and student wellbeing
Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
Sensitivity when handling confidential information

Experience within a secondary school environment is desirable.

Why Join This School

The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

Benefits include:

Strong leadership and clear pastoral systems
Professional development opportunities
A positive and respectful school culture
Well-structured pastoral support teams
Opportunities to contribute to student wellbeing initiatives
A welcoming and supportive staff community

Pastoral care is at the heart of the schools success and the Pastoral Manager will play an important role in maintaining the schools strong reputation for student support.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS.

Application

If you are passionate about student support and would like to join a welcoming and professional school community we would be pleased to receive your application.

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.