1.0FTE Pastoral Support Manager (Fixed Term -Maternity Cover)
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, London, SW12 0ABThis job expired on 10 July 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September/October 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm; Term Time only + 2 weeks
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- £43,308 and £45,852
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working with young people, ideally within a secondary school or educational setting.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be confident in supporting students experiencing attendance, behavioural or pastoral challenges.
- Have the ability to build positive and constructive relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies.
- Be highly organised with excellent administrative and record-keeping skills.
- Have a high level of ICT competence and the ability to produce reports and analyse information.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Be willing to contribute fully to the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing pastoral support and guidance for a designated year group.
- Supporting student welfare, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
- Working proactively with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.
- Supporting safeguarding processes, including Early Help referrals where appropriate.
- Monitoring attendance and implementing intervention strategies to improve outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate records and producing reports as required.
- Contributing to the wider life of the school through parent evenings, school events and pastoral initiatives.
What the school offers its staff
At La Retraite, our vibrant and inclusive community is built on a commitment to excellence, challenge and care. Our Catholic ethos welcomes staff and students of all faiths and none, fostering a culture where every individual is known, valued and supported.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and want to join an outstanding school community, we would love to hear from you.
Rewarding You
- Inner London weighting
- Dedicated wellbeing programme
- Healthcare scheme
- Two-week October half-term holiday
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
Investing in You
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Detailed induction programme
- Collaborative and supportive pastoral team
- Opportunities to work with experienced safeguarding and inclusion professionals
- Career development opportunities across the school
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/
About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- ssilva@laretraite.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02086735644
https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Welcome/
Arranging a visit to La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilva@laretraite.co.uk.
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