Pastoral Manager

The Elizabethan Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week / Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4 (8-14) £26,824 - £29,540 (pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role: Pastoral Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, resilient and highly organised professional to join our pastoral team.

As a Pastoral Manager, you will work closely with Heads of Year, teaching staff, parents and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. You will play a central role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance, supporting student wellbeing and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will be a visible and trusted presence within the school community, building strong relationships with students and families while coordinating targeted interventions and support plans.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children and young people, ideally within an educational setting.

• Be passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential.

• Have experience of working with vulnerable students or those with additional needs, including behavioural, attendance, SEND or mental health challenges.

• Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with students, parents, staff and external agencies.

• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

• Be calm, professional and solution-focused when dealing with challenging situations.

• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare.

• Be committed to inclusion, equality and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every young person.

• Share our values of ethical leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

Pastoral Manager

Grade4(8-14) £26,824- £29,540(pro-rata)

37hours per week / Term Time Only

1 September 2026

Permanent

(Flexible Working Patterns Considered)

The Elizabethan Academy is a popular secondary school witha strong reputationfor supporting both students and staff. We see ourselves as a family and placegreat importanceon the wellbeing,developmentand professional growth of our employees. Werecognisethe dedication our staff show every day and are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference.

We are immensely proud to be an outward-facing and innovative stand-alone academy. Our independence allows us to develop creative approaches to education and student support, ensuring every young person receives the opportunities they deserve. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the academy to be Good with many outstanding features, reflecting our commitment to excellence and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

• Extensive Professional Development – Access to leadership development, coaching,mentoringand career progression opportunities.

• Wellbeing and Staff Support – Proud holders of the Wellbeing Award for Schools andrecognisedas a Brilliant School.

• A Commitment to Inclusion – Autism and Dyslexia Friendly Kitemarksdemonstrateour dedication to meeting the needs of every learner.

• A Collaborative Culture – Work alongside highly committed colleagues who genuinely care about young people and each other.

• Modern Facilities – Purpose-built school with excellent resources, including specialist wellbeing and intervention spaces.

• The Opportunity to Make a Lasting Difference – Play a key role in removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for young people.

Join Us

We are extremely proud of our school and warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us. Please contact Helen to confirm your attendance or to arrange an alternative time to visit. Those who do often leave inspired by our welcoming community, supportive environment, and commitment to excellence. We also invite you to explore our Strategic Plan on our Information for Candidates page to see how we continue to thrive as a stand-alone academy, using our independence to drive innovation and success.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

The Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students.Weoperatesafer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made withpreviousemployers. Please read our Information for Candidates foradditionalinformation

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Full details are available and you may apply online by visitinghttp://elizabethan.notts.sch.uk/vacanciesor for applicationassistanceemailDirector of HR,Helen Upsonupsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.ukor HR Assistant, Jackie Hallhallj@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk

Closing date for applications

12middayonThursday 6thAugust2026

Interviews taking placeThursday 13thAugust2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About The Elizabethan Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Elizabethan Academy website
• Email address: upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777 713705
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elizabethan-academy

The Elizabethan Academy is a successful 11-19 Academy full of passion, innovation and character where students and staff benefit from excellent facilities on site. We are looking to recruit colleagues to share our commitment and determination to providing a learning environment that enables all young people to thrive.

We have all-encompassing professional development with a structured path to enable career progression. This includes secondments at other schools in the East Midlands and formal leadership training and coaching.

We believe in our staff and want them to be the best they can be

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