Pastoral Manager in Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Degree or equivalent qualifications

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £28,507 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pastoral Manager to join our fantastic team at MEA Central. This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £28,507, with a full-time equivalent of £33,143 (Grade 6). MEA Central is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. We pride ourselves on our strong pastoral care and our dedication to removing barriers to learning.

Qualifications and Experience

A suitably qualified Pastoral Leader, who has a good understanding of current relevant issues and developments within education. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to evidence the ability to relate to all sectors of the school community. An ability to identify barriers to learning and engagement, including behaviour management strategies, is essential.

Main Purpose

To take responsibility for providing a designated year group of students with outstanding pastoral care and guidance as well as developing positive links between home and school, working closely with parents/carers to ensure that every student will thrive and succeed. To address attendance, behavioural, pastoral and welfare issues, taking a lead role within the school in addressing the needs of students who require particular support to overcome barriers to learning. To work collaboratively with all school staff and external support agencies in order to support student wellbeing. Providing accurate attendance, punctuality, behaviour and other pastoral data to Governors, Leaders, and staff as required. To take a lead role in the supervision of the school, supporting all staff in maintaining a positive learning environment with high expectations, including out of lesson supervision/duties, on call, detention, and other strategic support systems and strategic behaviour interventions.

Safeguarding

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses.
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service.
• Cyclescheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free.
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
• Flexible working options – we're happy to talk flexible working where possible.
• Mental Health First Aid in every school.
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases.

Equal Opportunity

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Legal and Checks

This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.