Pastoral Manager
The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DTThis job expired on 17 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:00pm, Term Time Only.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- National Joint Council Pay Scales. SCP20 – SCP25 (£32,597 - £36,363 FTE). £28,125 – £31,374 pro-rata per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an individual who can positively impact the day-to-day experience of the children in our school? Do you have high aspirations and expectations for young people? If so, Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!
Pastoral managers are key positions within our school and are responsible for the personal development and welfare of pupils in Year 7 to Year 11. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills and will have demonstrated an ability to work with young people and their families successfully.
More importantly is the desire to want to see children thrive, to be successful, grow resilience and be aware of the opportunities open to them to reach their full potential in school and beyond it in the next stage of their lives.
We feel that this role is not just about qualifications and experience, it is about personal and communication skills. The expectation is that the team will challenge and champion pupils to make the right choices, whilst guiding and supporting them.
What the school offers its staff
North West Academies Trust believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.
As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.
As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
- Positive recognition culture.
- Bespoke professional development opportunities.
- Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rudheath Senior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 590 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rudheath Senior Academy website
- Email address
- admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01606 42515
Rudheath Senior Academy is an 11-16 secondary school providing a broad and balanced education to the communities of Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, Wincham, Northwich and Winsford.
We are a community-focused school, with pupils, parents and staff developing strong relationships over the course of five years. Our large school campus allows us to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities beyond the classroom.
At the centre of our culture are two key values – Excellence and Kindness. Throughout all aspects of school life, we are proud of the high standards our children hold, and the personal development they make between Year 7 and Year 11. We are equally proud of the way we help our young people grow into responsible and respectful adults. Through Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, Drama, Dance, Music, P.E., a caring and supportive pastoral system and a wealth of clubs and activities, we seek to fulfil our overarching Trust ethos:
“Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibilities“
Arranging a visit to The Rudheath Senior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.
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