Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Enhanced Pastoral Support Manager to join our committed Pastoral Team. This key role supports some of our most vulnerable students to overcome barriers to learning and fully engage with school life. You will work closely with Assistant Headteachers (Behaviour and Inclusion), the safeguarding team, and external agencies to ensure each student receives the right level of support.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of students identified as vulnerable and requiring enhanced pastoral support.
- Oversee provision for these students, ensuring they access lessons successfully with appropriate adjustments.
- Liaise with a range of external agencies to deliver coordinated, multi‑layered support where needed.
- Contribute to Inclusion Team meetings, ensuring all stakeholders understand student support plans.
- Act as the first point of contact for students requiring advice, guidance or referral.
- Support Assistant Headteachers with investigations, meetings and student interventions.
- Coordinate and monitor alternative provision packages for vulnerable students.
- Support students accessing education in additional spaces or due to long‑term illness.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and removing barriers to learning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with students, families and colleagues.
- Resilience, adaptability and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in record‑keeping.
- A team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
- High expectations, commitment to inclusion and equality and a strong sense of personal accountability.
- Ability to show initiative, respond to change, inspire and motivate others.
- Creativity in problem solving and effective influencing skills across roles.
