Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Lead

St Antony's RC School, part of Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust in Trafford, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to support the pastoral and safeguarding needs of 11‑16 year olds in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy
  • Lead development and implementation of pastoral care strategies that align with school vision and values.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and address key pastoral priorities.
  • Provide line management and support for pastoral staff, including mentoring and professional development.
• Student Support
  • Oversee provision of student support for emotional, social or behavioural challenges.
  • Ensure effective systems to monitor and respond to student well‑being concerns, including safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) or support DSL team where required.
• Policy and Compliance
  • Develop, review and implement policies relating to pastoral care, safeguarding and behaviour management.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices in safeguarding and student welfare.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with GDPR and school policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with students, parents and staff to promote mutual respect and understanding.
  • Liaise with external agencies, including social services, mental health professionals and local authorities.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and carers about student progress and well‑being.
• Reflection Room and On‑Call Duties
  • Cover one period each day in the isolation room, arranging pupil work and managing behaviour.
  • Support smooth operation of the isolation room, ensuring alignment with school policies.
  • Manage day‑to‑day requirements of the reflection room.
  • Support middle leaders in analysing data and identifying trends.
• Administrative and General Support
  • Assist with administrative and support tasks under instruction of teaching/senior staff.
  • Ensure accurate and timely updates of data, including C3 data, reflection, pastoral and curriculum data.
  • Record and track confiscation of mobile phone usage and oversee management of PX information uploaded to LA.
  • Support creation of packs for senior staff.
• Alternative Provision Placements
  • Manage safeguarding responsibilities for alternative provision placements.
  • Organise step‑out visits, provide work, set up extended work placements and conduct health and safety checks.
  • Maintain engagement with schools and employers.
• Parental and Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as initial parental contact for Heads of Year during teaching periods.
  • Increase parental engagement and improve student behaviour through effective communication.
  • Cascade information to parents regarding school behavioural policies and procedures.
  • Support HOY in organising parents' evenings and collate interim reports for stakeholders.
• Supervision and Student Engagement
  • Supervise groups of pupils in non‑teaching situations to improve behaviour.
  • Act as first point of contact for students with well‑being issues and ensure proper resolution.
• Behaviour Management
  • Oversee implementation of the school's behaviour policy.
  • Monitor and analyze behaviour trends and provide interventions to reduce suspensions.
  • Lead restorative practices to resolve conflicts and promote positive relationships.
• Attendance and Punctuality
  • Work closely with Senior Attendance Lead to monitor attendance and punctuality.
  • Develop initiatives to promote high attendance and reduce persistent absenteeism.
• Mental Health and Well‑Being
  • Identify specific support and interventions for students.
  • Support referrals to Early Help agencies and act as point of contact for external agencies.
• Team Management
  • Manage and support pastoral care staff, including form tutors, year heads and pastoral managers.
  • Support induction of new staff and organise regular team meetings to review progress.
• Crisis Management
  • Act as primary contact for critical incidents involving student welfare.
  • Ensure effective plans for managing crises, including bereavements, disclosures and emergencies.
• Support for School Operations
  • Plan and organise reward trips and parents' evenings.
  • Assist in managing and recording all detention systems accurately.
  • Support home‑school communication of sanctions, rewards or support.
  • Support morning routines and record punctuality to school and lessons.
  • Update staff handbook as required, including whole‑school detention rotas.
• Safeguarding and Compliance
  • Make referrals to external agencies that support students and families.
  • Ensure all documentation meets high standards and complies with safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and GDPR requirements.
  • Support safeguarding team with day‑to‑day issues and collate vulnerable list for staff briefings.
• Additional Duties
  • Cover for absent Heads of Year in their general duties.
  • Assist in investigation of pastoral issues, including taking statements, reviewing CCTV and conducting restorative conversations.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by Headteacher.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Assist with ensuring schools implement the equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.
  • Support recruitment, management, development and motivation of a diverse workforce.
  • Ensure positive solutions to achieving diversity, dignity and equality in all aspects of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Essential
  • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
  • Significant experience working in a pastoral care and/or safeguarding role.
  • Experience of working in the education sector, particularly schools.
  • Experience of developing and implementing policies.
  • Well‑versed and experienced in behavioural management strategies.
  • Experience of team/line management.
• Desirable
  • Relevant qualifications or training in safeguarding, pastoral care or behavioural management.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships.
• Sound organisational and planning skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Resilient, adaptable and solution oriented.
• Analytical ability to monitor data and identify trends.
• High integrity and commitment to standards.
• Collaborative, team‑working approach focused on solutions.
• Ability to produce high‑quality written documentation.
• Competent IT skills.
• Coaching, development and support of colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.

Special Requirements

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.
• Pre‑employment health check.
• Appropriate understanding of child protection and data protection.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Working hours: 8.30 am – 4.15 pm, full‑time permanent.
• Salary: Band 6, SCP 23‑25 (pro‑rata, 39 weeks, 5 days off).
• Supportive and welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative staff team.
• A rewarding role to make a real difference to students' lives.

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times. Applicants must obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Equal opportunity statement: We celebrate diversity, promote resilience and provide equal access to education for all students and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.