What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a compassionate, organised and child-centred Pastoral Manager to join our supportive primary school team. This is a vital role supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion, alongside assisting the SENCo in delivering high-quality SEND provision.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND, are able to thrive both socially and academically within a safe, nurturing environment.
The Role
As Pastoral Manager, you will:
* Provide targeted pastoral support to pupils experiencing emotional, behavioural or social challenges
* Work closely with the SENCo to support SEND provision and inclusive practice
* Build strong relationships with pupils, families and staff
* Liaise with external agencies to secure appropriate support for children and families
* Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour across the school
* This role includes Assistant SENCo responsibilities, supporting the coordination, monitoring and documentation of SEND provision.
We Are Looking for Someone Who
* Has experience working with primary‑aged children, particularly those with additional or emotional needs
* Is nurturing, patient and resilient, with a strong commitment to inclusion
* Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child development
* Can communicate confidently with pupils, parents and professionals
* Is organised, reflective and able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Experience or training related to SEND, pastoral care, SEMH or education is highly desirable.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
* A welcoming and supportive school community
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
* Close working relationships with senior leaders and the SENCo
* The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
Tupton Primary & Nursery Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.
Benefits
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
* The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
* Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee benefits platform
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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