Pastoral Manager

Job Opportunity: Pastoral Manager – Secondary School (Doncaster Area)

Position: Pastoral Manager
Location: Doncaster Area
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full Time, Permanent/Temporary

Are you passionate about supporting the well-being and personal development of students? Do you have the drive to create a nurturing school environment where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client, a reputable secondary school in the Doncaster area, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Manager to join their team immediately. As a key member of the school’s pastoral team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that students’ welfare, mental health, and behavior are effectively managed and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for students requiring pastoral support.
• Manage and oversee behavior and attendance concerns, working proactively to ensure positive student outcomes.
• Liaise with parents, staff, and external agencies to ensure appropriate support for students.
• Provide one-to-one support for students facing personal, social, or emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve student well-being, engagement, and behavior across the school.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and student progress.
• Promote and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a pastoral or student support role, ideally within a secondary school environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Resilient, patient, and able to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following: –

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants * Professional and organised structure
• 24-hour service
• A rewarding teaching environment
• Professional career development

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.