Post: Pastoral Manager
Location: GAIL, Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5DF
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade I Pt 18 - 20; £34,434 - £36,363
Actual Salary Range: £30,642 - £32,359 (Pro Rata)
Contract Type: Permanent, full time, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive socially, emotionally and academically? Are you committed to inclusive practice and making a real difference to pupils’ lives? If so, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
The GAIL is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pastoral Manager to lead and develop our pastoral provision. Working closely with the Leadership Team, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance, and supporting pupils—particularly those with additional needs—to engage successfully in school life.
You will lead pastoral interventions, develop individual behaviour support plans, and work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils. The role also forms part of the school’s safeguarding team and has responsibility for leading positive handling practice within the academy.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead the implementation and development of high-quality pastoral care across the academy
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Monitor behaviour and attendance, working closely with teaching staff and leaders
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Design and deliver targeted pastoral and emotional literacy interventions
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Develop and evaluate individual behaviour support plans
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Support pupils with higher levels of need to access learning and school life successfully
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Analyse data to track the impact of interventions and inform next steps
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Provide advice, guidance and training to staff on pastoral strategies
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Work in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies
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Contribute actively to safeguarding practice and promote pupil welfare at all times
About the successful candidate
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience working with autistic pupils and a strong understanding of additional needs
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Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for all learners
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Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Can use data effectively to evaluate and improve pastoral provision
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Demonstrates leadership, initiative and the ability to work calmly under pressure
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Shares our values and belief in the potential of every young person
Essential:
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GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at Level 2 or above
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Experience supporting pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour in an education or similar setting
Desirable:
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
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Safeguarding training (Level 3 or above)
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Experience delivering training or leading whole-school initiatives
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De-escalation or physical intervention training
About the School
Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning is a specialist school for 200 pupils aged 4-16 opening at the start of 2027, with pupils phasing into the school across three years.
The school’s designation is Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD) and will cater for autistic pupils, those with speech and language differences, SEMH and those with learning differences in their cognitive profiles.
The school will be based in the Wheatridge area of Gloucestershire in a brand-new purpose-built building with outstanding facilities specifically tailored for SEND learners.
To Find out more about the school please use the following link to view our Applicant Pack - https://reachsouth.pagetiger.com/bvslhaz
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 21 academies in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 7th June 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 15th June 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
