Pastoral Manager – Secondary School

About the Role

Windsor High School and Sixth Form is seeking an organised and compassionate Pastoral Manager to join its dedicated pastoral team. Working across KS3, KS4 and KS5, you will help students with a range of needs to engage positively with school and benefit from a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an actual annual salary of £27,040–£29,373. You will work collaboratively with teaching and professional-services colleagues, combining effective pastoral support with strong administration and sound operational practice. The post would suit someone who can build constructive relationships, respond sensitively to student needs and contribute to the continuous improvement of school systems.

The appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective pastoral, health and welfare support for students with varying needs.

• Build positive, professional relationships that promote students’ wellbeing and success.

• Work collaboratively across the curriculum and as part of the wider pastoral team.

• Apply strong organisational, administrative and operational skills in a busy school setting.

• Help improve systems and working practices that support students and colleagues.

• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and effective environment for learning.

• Follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and uphold high standards of confidentiality and professional conduct.

What We Offer

• A welcoming induction and dedicated mentor through the 90-day Buddy Programme.

• Collaboration with professional-services colleagues across Windsor Academy Trust.

• Clear working hours and flexible working opportunities where applicable.

• A generous pension scheme, Vivup retail discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare benefits.

• Paid training, mentorship and funded professional memberships.

• Tailored career development through the Talent Institute.

Applications close on 11 November 2026 at 10am. CVs will not be accepted, so candidates should complete the required application form in full.

About the School

Windsor High School and Sixth Form is a large, mixed comprehensive academy serving students aged 11–18 in Halesowen, West Midlands. The school has approximately 1,710 pupils, including around 300 students in its thriving sixth form, and forms part of Windsor Academy Trust.

The school provides an inclusive environment in which staff work across the curriculum to support students’ educational progress, welfare and personal development. Its pastoral provision is central to creating a safe, welcoming and effective culture for learning.

Windsor High School and Sixth Form and Windsor Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. They are equal-opportunities employers and follow safer-recruitment requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.