Pastoral Manager

A well-regarded mainstream secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Manager to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2025.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. The Pastoral Manager will play a vital role in upholding this ethos by providing high-quality pastoral care, supporting student wellbeing, and helping to maintain a positive school culture.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, Heads of Year, teaching staff, and external agencies, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the pastoral support provision across the school. This includes supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, managing safeguarding concerns, and ensuring that all students have access to the support they need to succeed both in and outside the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastoral or welfare roles within a school or similar setting, a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students and their families. Exceptional communication, organisation, and leadership skills are essential, as is a calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to working with young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing and is ready to make a real difference in a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on pastoral care strategies across the school

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges

• Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals

• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and engagement, and implement appropriate interventions

• Promote a positive and respectful school culture

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or behaviour support role (preferably in a secondary school)

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Show confidence in managing complex and sensitive situations

• Be proactive, organised, and able to work under pressure

• Have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation

• Be committed to the values and vision of the school

If you are a dedicated pastoral professional looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the wellbeing and success of young people, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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