Smile Education
Redditch, Worcestershire
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Pastoral Manager Smile Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Redditch, part of the Bordesley Trust, who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Manager to join their team from February 2026, or sooner for the right candidate. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about student wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, and who thrives on making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. The Role As a Pastoral Manager, you will: Provide high-quality pastoral support to students, promoting positive behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing Act as a key point of contact for students, families, and external agencies Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning Work closely with teaching staff, senior leaders, and safeguarding teams to ensure students feel safe, supported, and valued Monitor progress, behaviour, and attendance, implementing interventions where needed The Ideal Candidate Will Have Proven experience in a pastoral, inclusion, or student support role within a secondary school A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and student wellbeing Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach when supporting young people A genuine commitment to helping students thrive both academically and personally Experience working within a multi-academy trust or similar setting would be beneficial, but not essential. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!