Pastoral Support Manager

• Managing pastoral teams to deliver an excellent, student-centred service
• ensuring strong focus on attendance, retention and achievement, with effective monitoring and intervention
• managing staff, resources and data effectively
• supporting the implementation of the Positive Behaviour Management policy
• developing collaborative relationships with curriculum teams, parents, carers and external agencies
• championing equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and learner wellbeing
• contributing to training, development and a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

• Experience working within Further Education or a similar setting
• significant direct student contact
• proven track record of leading teams
• strong organisational and communication skills
• ability to set and monitor SMART targets
• confidence in working with a wide range of stakeholders
• educated to at least A-Level standard (or equivalent)
• broad knowledge of learner support services, inclusive learning, and relevant legislation including safeguarding, equality and disability legislation

Relevant qualifications in coaching, mental health or managing challenging behaviour

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Group contributes 15% of pensionable pay)
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over Christmas period (not deducted from annual leave entitlement)
• opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave
• discount schemes (shopping, restaurants, travel, onsite facilities such as gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries)
• family friendly policies (enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay)
• continuous professional development opportunities (development days, funded apprenticeships, access to other courses and activities)