Position Details
Job title: Pastoral Manager
Contract: Permanent (35 hours per week, term time only)
Salary: Scale 7 S25‑28 (£34,174‑£36,898)
Location: Haberdashers’ Knights Academy, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB
Accountable to: Senior Pastoral Manager
Office hours: 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
* Work within and actively promote school policies and procedures, ensuring a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
* Show respect for all members of the school community.
* Liaise regularly with the HOY, Safeguarding Manager and the Leadership Team regarding pupil welfare, attendance and behaviour, keeping detailed evidence of actions and interventions.
* Act as a contact for parents on pastoral matters for key students, ensuring timely and appropriate communication.
* Apply the Academy’s attendance policy, encouraging regular attendance and reducing unauthorised absences through proactive communication.
* Maintain accurate pastoral records using CPOMS, the school MIS system and other relevant tools, ensuring data is processed promptly and accurately.
* Prepare and submit regular reports on pupils’ pastoral development for the Senior Leadership Team, teachers and department heads.
* Maintain consistent implementation of school and Trust policies across all subject areas.
* Work collaboratively with other academies and colleagues within the Trust to promote the Academy’s values and ethos.
* Support the Academy’s commitment to the continued professional learning of all staff.
* Take additional duties as reasonably required by the Principal or CEO.
Qualifications and Experience
* A minimum of English and Maths GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent.
* A higher qualification relevant to the post (e.g., a degree in education, management, or a related field).
* Level 3 Safeguarding/DSL training.
* Experience leading and managing people in multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, attendance and behaviour management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with school management systems such as Arbor.
* Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload.
* Experience working across a multi‑academy trust or similar partnership of schools (desirable).
Personal Qualities
* Confident and effective communicator at all levels.
* Strong team player, collaborative and enthusiastic.
* Positive, can‑do attitude and high professionalism.
* Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
* Pragmatic, flexible and eager to take initiative.
Professional Development & Training
We offer robust support for your professional growth, including access to a dedicated Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning team, training programmes, and opportunities for further qualification.
Benefits
* London Living Wage.
* Flexible working arrangements (where feasible).
* Access to a range of staff benefits including training support, a pension scheme and wellbeing resources.
* Inclusive and supportive organisational culture.
How to Apply
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Interview date: 11 February 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
Applicants will be assessed against the person specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written task, a data task and a panel interview.
Contact
People: HR Department, Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South – 0208 461 9240
Email: knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk
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