Pastoral Manager in Manchester

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 dedication to removing barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding pastoral care and guidance to a designated year group, developing positive links between home and school.
• Address attendance, behaviour, pastoral, and welfare issues, leading the school in supporting students who require additional care to overcome learning barriers.
• Collaborate with all school staff and external support agencies to support student wellbeing.
• Provide accurate attendance, punctuality, behaviour and other pastoral data to Governors, Leaders, and staff as required.
• Lead the supervision of the school, supporting all staff to maintain a positive learning environment and enforce high expectations, including out‑of‑lesson supervision, on‑call duties, detention, and strategic behaviour interventions.

Qualifications

A suitably qualified Pastoral Leader with a good understanding of current relevant issues and developments within education. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to relate to all sectors of the school community, and a proven ability to identify barriers to learning and engagement, including effective behaviour management strategies.

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash‑back allowance for everyday healthcare 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 of service
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we are happy to discuss flexible arrangements 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 everyday purchases

Safeguarding Commitment

All 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.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.