Pastoral Manager in North West

Pastoral ManagerNorth Manchester £450 - £600 per week DOEFull-time, Permanent September 2024 or earlierAbout the RoleConnex Education is partnering with a thriving secondary school in Blackley, North Manchester, to appoint an ambitious Pastoral Manager for the new academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive staff team dedicated to easing the transition of incoming Year 7 pupils into secondary education.About the SchoolOur partner school is renowned in the local area for its supportive environment and thriving community. Conveniently accessible via major motorway links and nearby bus/tram routes, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing atmosphere for both staff and students, with a particular focus for this role on supporting Key Stage 3 pupils.Roles and responsibilities: As a Pastoral Manager, you will mentor and support Year 7 pupils as they transition from primary to secondary education. Your role will involve:- Supporting teaching and learning in class and smaller groups throughout the school day.- Working across a range of subjects targeted for the Year 7 cohort.- Assisting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL), Special Educational Needs (SEN), or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.-You will work closely with the Head of Year and Assistant Headteacher to ensure a smooth transition for the pupils.Benefits of Working with Connex Education- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package with over 19 courses.- Opportunities to complete funded formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.- Career progression through our Care to Classroom setting conversion course.- Wellbeing programs and refresher training for modern classroom environments.- Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.Essential requirements:- Experience working with children within an education setting or similar.- Previous experience working with SEN is highly advantageous.- Valid Level 1, 2, or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain a new one.How to ApplyIf you are interested in this exciting Pastoral Manager role in North Manchester, please apply via the links provided or contact the Manchester Team on (phone number removed) for further information.All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, respecting and valuing cultural and religious diversity, and assessing all candidates on merit alone