Pastoral Support Manager (Permanent)

Location

St Austell, Cornwall (multi-site - travel required)

Salary

£29,907 - £33,154

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Employer

M&M Supply (on behalf of a Multi Academy Trust)

M&M Supply is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust for a Pastoral Support Manager to join their senior leadership team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced safeguarding and pastoral professional passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.

You will take a whole-family approach, working closely with pupils, parents, and external agencies to improve outcomes, attendance, wellbeing, and engagement in education.

This is a hands-on, multi-site role, requiring flexibility, resilience, and the ability to build strong relationships across a wide network.

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding policies are effectively implemented
• Manage a safeguarding caseload, including Child Protection and Early Help referrals
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and external agencies to support pupil development
• Lead on pastoral strategies, attendance improvement, and pupil wellbeing
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and safeguarding documentation
• Lead and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews
• Support and supervise pastoral / family support staff
• Deliver training and contribute to continuous improvement across the Trust

Essential

• Experience working in education settings (mainstream or SEN schools)
• Strong background in safeguarding and child protection
• Proven experience in behaviour management and pastoral care
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Confident using ICT systems in an education environment

Desirable

• Experience working with disengaged or vulnerable young people
• Knowledge of multi-agency working and early help processes
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Relevant qualification related to education, safeguarding, or pastoral care
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths
• Additional specialist training (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (business use required)
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional unsociable hours
• Opportunity to make a real impact on vulnerable young people's lives
• Join a supportive and values-driven Multi Academy Trust
• Work within a collaborative, multi-agency environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

M&M Supply specialises in connecting talented education professionals with schools and Multi Academy Trusts across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. M&M Supply and our partner Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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