About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Degree or equivalent
Start Date: 27th October 2025
Salary: £28,507 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pastoral Manager to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)
This is a permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6.
Manchester Enterprise Academy, part of Prospere Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a new Pastoral Manager, a dedicated, caring, and strategic individual who will lead and inspire students to make positive choices, remove barriers to learning, and uphold the highest standards of behaviour, attendance and personal development.
This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our young people and building a culture that supports every student to thrive, both in and beyond the classroom.
We are seeking a committed educational professional who:
* Is educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications
* Has proven experience working in the 11–16 phase
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of student development, behaviour strategies, and pastoral care
* Has experience in successful use of strategies for raising achievement and developing student character, particularly in urban educational settings
* Can work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies to support student success
* Is able to communicate effectively at all levels across the school community
* Has the ability to analyse data, evaluate impact and adapt strategy accordingly
* Is confident, resilient, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
* Demonstrate a commitment to appropriate professional standards, including core policies relating to child protection.
As a Pastoral Manager, you will:
* Take a lead role in implementing the school’s behaviour and attendance policies
* Work closely with students, parents/carers, and staff to develop a culture of excellence and accountability
* Lead and line manage the Pastoral team to drive strategic intervention and routine
* Monitor key student data across behaviour, attendance and progress to ensure effective support is in place
* Promote student leadership and character development through assemblies, council involvement, and rewards
* Be a visible, proactive presence across the school day, including during transitions and social times
* Build meaningful relationships with students and families, responding to their needs with care and consistency
We offer a range of benefits including:
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
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