Are you committed to supporting young people and creating a positive school environment where every student can thrive? Monarch Education is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to join a dynamic and supportive special needs school in Nottingham. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing, behaviour support, and pastoral care. About the Role As Pastoral Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring students feel safe, supported and ready to learn. You will work closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders and teaching staff to deliver high‑quality pastoral provision. Key Responsibilities Act as a first point of contact for student welfare concerns and day‑to‑day pastoral issues. Track and monitor student wellbeing, behaviour and attendance, ensuring targeted interventions are implemented effectively. Support behaviour management and enforce school policies consistently. Liaise with parents, carers, external agencies and internal pastoral teams to coordinate cohesive support strategies. Provide 1:1 and small‑group mentoring, emotional support and guidance for pupils. Support the reintegration of pupils after absence or exclusion and manage key transition points within the school Accurately record pastoral data, incidents and safeguarding‑related information. Essential Criteria We are looking for a candidate who: Has experience working with young people in an educational, pastoral or SEND capacity. Understands safeguarding procedures and demonstrates confidence in welfare and behaviour‑support practices. Builds positive relationships with students, staff and families and acts as a strong, reliable role model. Has strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills. Shows a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and to removing barriers to learning. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. MARMONADMIN