About the Role
As Pastoral Manager at Wetheringsett Manor School, you will play a vital role in shaping the emotional climate of the school. You’ll ensure every young person is supported with dignity, respect, and care, and guide staff in creating supportive strategies that promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and full participation in learning.
Your responsibilities
* Foster a positive, nurturing atmosphere built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion.
* Provide direct support to students experiencing crisis or requiring additional care throughout the school day.
* Work closely with teachers to promote effective support approaches that enable students to remain engaged in learning.
* Collaborate with the Head of Education to introduce and embed pastoral strategies aligned with the school’s ethos.
* Champion safeguarding, dignity, and equality – challenging any practice that falls short of our values.
Qualifications and skills
* Calm, confident, and compassionate under pressure.
* Passionate about improving the lives of children with diverse needs.
* Strong communicator who can influence and guide others.
* Highly organised with a natural ability to lead and support teams.
* Committed to embedding the school’s values in everything you do.
Benefits
Wetheringsett Manor School offers a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, allowing you to work one day less each week while receiving full‑time pay. You will also receive:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform covering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, and discounts valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical Illness Cover, and Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity, paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support)
Safeguarding and DBS
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will receive a fully enhanced DBS.
Application notice
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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