Pastoral Support Manager in North East

Are you ready to be the driving force behind the success of 450 ambitious young people? At Durham Sixth Form Centre, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Due to the promotion of our current postholder, we are seeking an exceptional Pastoral Support Manager (Y12/Y13) to join our outstanding team. In this pivotal role within the Providence Learning Partnership, you won’t just manage a cohort; you will be their advocate, championing their holistic success and personal growth.

From managing transitions to driving academic achievement and leading a dedicated team of Progress Tutors, you will make a profound difference in the lives of our learners during two of the most critical years of their education.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Support and Guidance: Provide high levels of support and guidance to students and their families, acting as a first point of contact and developing strong professional relationships.
• Drive achievement and progress: Monitor academic progress at key data captures and intervene where students are underperforming to address barriers to success.
• Lead attendance and conduct: Implement strategies to secure high standards of behaviour and attendance, including managing the Staged Sanction System.
• Safeguard and nurture: Play a vital role in student safeguarding by responding to concerns, collaborating with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and maintaining thorough records via CPOMs.
• Shape future success: Support Year 12 students through their transition from pre-16 studies and guide Year 13 students with their progression plans, including UCAS applications.
• Develop and mentor a team: Directly line manage, support, and quality assure the work of a dedicated team of Progress Tutors and Senior Progress Tutors.
• Specialist Oversight: Act as the designated lead for Looked After Children (LAC) within your cohort, ensuring their specific needs are met through external and internal collaboration.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people or within an educational environment.
• Demonstrates exceptional planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to handle delicate or confidential situations with professionalism.
• Is able to inspire, lead, and challenge both students and colleagues with energy and drive.
• Can work with autonomy while remaining a committed member of the wider Pastoral Team.

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as Pastoral Support Manager. Lead and inspire the next generation of post-16 students in a nationally recognised, high-performing sixth form. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

How to Apply Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page. Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.