The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Pastoral Manager at Gamesley Primary School, Grindleford Gardens, Gamesley. SK13 6HW Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this. Careers at Victorious Academies Trust - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, OL6 9RU | eteach Gamesley Primary School is a proud, resilient and close knit community serving an area with high levels of deprivation and significant social need. Many of our children and families face complex challenges, and the support we provide goes far beyond the classroom. This context shapes our ethos: we believe that strong relationships, early help and compassionate pastoral care can transform life chances. Our pastoral team is central to this mission. We work closely with families, external agencies and staff to ensure that every child feels safe, understood and able to learn. The work is varied and meaningful, from supporting attendance and safeguarding, to building trust with families, and helping children regulate their emotions and navigate difficult moments. We are looking for a Pastoral Manager who brings warmth, resilience and professional curiosity; someone who can hold boundaries with kindness, advocate fiercely for children, and work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning. In return, you will join a dedicated staff team who care deeply about our community and who believe wholeheartedly in the difference that high quality pastoral support can make. To start on 1st June 2026 This role is a permanent contract at 36 hours per week– Term Time Only with an actual pro-rata salary of £26,547 - £28,838, Grade F points 17-22 For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack. The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows: • Applications close at 9am on 24th April 2026 • Interviews will take place on 1st May 2026 If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the school. Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a three‑month probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third‑party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.