At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and motivate Key Stage 5 students to achieve their best.
- Company: Join the supportive Light Hall family in a developing sixth form.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, local government pension, and free wellbeing services.
- Other info: Induction and ongoing support provided for your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures and help shape their success.
- Qualifications: Proactive, student-centred professional with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Starting 1 September 2026, 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. Hours: 8:00‑4:00 Monday‑Thursday and 8:00‑3:30 Friday. Salary per annum: £32,957‑£37,280 (full‑time equivalent). Actual salary for 38 weeks term‑time only: £27,558‑£31,173.
Responsibilities
- Drive high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and engagement across Key Stage 5.
- Work closely with students, parents, carers, tutors, senior leaders, the safeguarding team and external agencies to create a culture where students feel supported, challenged and motivated.
- Use attendance, punctuality, behaviour and intervention data to spot concerns early, place appropriate support and work with students to develop habits, confidence and resilience.
- Support students in planning their next steps, including UCAS and post‑18 progression work, helping them meet deadlines, shape strong applications and explore routes into university, apprenticeships, employment and other future pathways.
- Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns within Key Stage 5, respond swiftly and appropriately to emerging issues, support vulnerable learners and contribute to multi‑agency work where required.
- Build strong, professional relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries, high expectations, and organisational resilience.
Qualifications & Attributes
- A proactive, student‑centred professional with organisational, resilient and solution‑focused mindset, capable of handling sensitive issues with care and judgment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a supportive and inclusive Light Hall family.
- Rare chance to help shape the culture, expectations and success of a developing sixth form.
- Induction, training and ongoing support to develop and make a lasting impact.
- Local government pension with generous employer contribution.
- Free employee wellbeing services including physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations (24/7 worldwide).
- Flu jabs.
Safeguarding
Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, expecting staff to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check. Safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education are required for shortlisted and successful candidates. This post carries safeguarding responsibilities in line with the school’s child protection policy.
Pastoral Manager for Key Stage 5 in Shirley employer: Light Hall School
Light Hall School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a strong focus on professional development, you will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help shape the culture and success of our developing sixth form. Additionally, our generous benefits package, including a local government pension and free wellbeing services, ensures that you are well cared for both personally and professionally.
