Pastoral Manager

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking to appoint a Pastoral Manager to lead and operationally manage the delivery of behaviour and pastoral systems across the school. This is a key role in ensuring high standards of conduct, consistency and student support, while helping to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of behaviour and pastoral systems across the school.
• Line manage the Pastoral Support Team, including Assistant Phase Leaders.
• Oversee the daily deployment and effectiveness of behaviour support provision, including the Refocus Room, patrol and intervention systems.
• Support students to engage with learning, complete work, access appropriate interventions and make progress.
• Coordinate targeted mentoring and inclusion support for vulnerable students.
• Support students who face behavioural, emotional, social, attendance-related or self-esteem barriers to learning.
• Undertake behaviour investigations and complete associated paperwork in line with school and Trust policy.
• Support reintegration following suspension or fixed term transfer where required.
• Log, monitor, analyse and report attendance, completed work, interventions, behaviour, rewards and impact.
• Produce analysis of the work and impact of the Pastoral Team for senior leaders.
• Liaise with parents, carers, colleagues and external agencies to reduce barriers to engagement and progress.
• Support the safeguarding team with incidents as required and contribute to the school’s child protection responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has Grade 4 or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Is Safeguarding Level 3 trained, or willing to attend the required course.
• Has experience of managing a team, preferably a team working with vulnerable children.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Uses ICT effectively to support learning, recording and reporting.
• Has knowledge of relevant learning strategies and the standards of work expected from students.
• Can support positive behaviour management, particularly for vulnerable students.
• Is confident in conflict resolution and positive challenge.
• Remains calm under pressure and adapts well to changing situations.
• Builds positive relationships with students and responds sensitively to their needs.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Brings a caring, positive, flexible and responsible approach to supporting vulnerable students.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

• Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
• Mental Health First Aid Support
• Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• Employee Referral Scheme

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.