Overview
Brymore Academy is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11–16, set within 60 acres of countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With a working farm, gardens, workshops, and excellent sports facilities, we provide hands-on learning experiences that shape the futures of over 350 students, including 130 boarders.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful school with a strong reputation and a dedicated leadership team. Brymore has become one of the most sought-after schools in the area, recognised for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding pastoral care. We are a unique school with a strong sense of community, offering a rich curriculum alongside exceptional extra-curricular opportunities.
Role and responsibilities
We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Manager (Boarding) to join our well-established boarding team. The post involves working closely with, and supporting, the Deputy Head of Boarding in leading, developing, and monitoring all aspects of the pastoral boarding provision.
You will play a key role in managing and coordinating pastoral support for boarders, including the delivery of one-to-one and group interventions designed to improve student wellbeing, engagement, and outcomes. You will provide guidance and leadership to boarding staff and work collaboratively to ensure that students receive consistent, high-quality pastoral care.
The role requires the development of strong working relationships with students, parents and carers, as well as external agencies including social care and mental health services. You will also work closely with colleagues across the school, including tutors, teachers, and support staff, to ensure that all boarders are fully supported to achieve successfully alongside their peers.
Additional responsibilities include managing student files for those on specific support plans, tracking progress, and attending meetings where appropriate. This role requires flexibility, including a willingness to give time in and out of school when necessary, to prioritise student welfare and wellbeing.
You will be expected to take a lead role alongside other boarding staff in ensuring that all boys are in the best possible position to succeed and prosper throughout their time at Brymore.
We are looking for someone who
* Is well-organised, practical, and understanding
* Holds a relevant professional qualification in education, youth work, or social work at specialist/advanced level
* Is positive, caring, and genuinely motivated to help young people succeed
* Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
* Is calm, adaptable, and able to thrive in a busy school and boarding environment
* Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Is confident using ICT and comfortable working with a wide range of learners and professionals
* Will contribute positively to the wider life of the school and boarding community
What we offer
* Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
* Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
Other information
If you would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs Julie Vearncombe, who will be happy to arrange a visit. Please note that the school office is closed for part of the school holidays.
If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Rob Watts, Head of Boarding, on 07912 180117 or via email at robert.watts@brymoreacademy.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Monday 4th May 2026 at 11:59pm
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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