Pupil Support Manager
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term-Time + 1 week training day + 2 additional weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Pay Grade H Point 18-23 £28,790 - £31,435 pro rata’d salary (£31,537 - £34,434 full time equivalent salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you thrive in an environment that is child-centred? Are you passionate about pupil wellbeing and fostering a positive school community? Then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a child-centred and dedicated individual to join our wonderful team of Pupil Support Managers at Risedale School. As a Pupil Support Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to pupils, ensuring their emotional wellbeing and pastoral care. You will promote positive behaviour, play a key role in the implementation of the school’s behaviour policy, support vulnerable pupils, and work with parents and external agencies to overcome barriers to learning, friendship issues or other challenges. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. You will provide guidance and support to ensure all pupils feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Pupil Support Managers are a highly visible presence around school and are part of the beating heart of the Risedale Family, visiting lessons and performing key pupil-facing duties throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver effective pastoral care.
Establish proactive strategies as part of the wider pastoral team to support pupil wellbeing and behaviour.
Contribute to the implementation and development of the school's behaviour policy.
Identify pupils facing challenges and provide timely intervention and support.
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to pupils accessing school successfully.
Monitor pupil attendance and develop strategies to improve it.
Support pupils to face challenges and remove/reduce barriers to learning
Work as part of the school's wider Safeguarding Team to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
The successful applicant will join our team and lead on all aspects of pastoral work. You must be proactive in your approach, working closely with pupils, parents, our staff team and other agencies to find workable solutions and responses to any issues arising around behaviour, wellbeing and attendance.
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Angelique Armstrong, Head’s PA, at armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals or CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 14th June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 24th June 2026 (TBC)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What the school offers its staff
A chance to develop and enhance your skill set in a supportive environment
Access to a staff benefits scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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