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Pastoral Manager

Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6DY

This job expired on 1 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week - Permanent, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 9, Scale point 41 - 45

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking acompassionate, organised and child-centred Pastoral Managerto join our supportive primary school team. This is a vital role supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion, alongside assisting the SENCo in delivering high-quality SEND provision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND, are able to thrive both socially and academically within a safe, nurturing environment.

The Role

As Pastoral Manager, you will:

• Provide targeted pastoral support to pupils experiencing emotional, behavioural or social challenges
• Work closely with the SENCo to support SEND provision and inclusive practice
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and staff
• Liaise with external agencies to secure appropriate support for children and families
• Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour across the school

This role includes Assistant SENCo responsibilities, supporting the coordination, monitoring and documentation of SEND provision.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children, particularly those with additional or emotional needs
• Is nurturing, patient and resilient, with a strong commitment to inclusion
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child development
• Can communicate confidently with pupils, parents and professionals
• Is organised, reflective and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience or training related to SEND, pastoral care, SEMH or education is highly desirable.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Close working relationships with senior leaders and the SENCo
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives

Tupton Primary & Nursery Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Benefits:

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post please contact Grace Jackson-Stokes (School Operations Manager) on g.jackson-stokes@tpna.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy website
• Email address: hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tupton-primary-and-nursery-academy

Arranging a visit to Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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