Pastoral Manager

  Job Role: Pastoral Manager  Location: St Margaret’s Church of England Academy, Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB  Salary:         Grade 6  Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only. Contract: Permanent  Reports to: Deputy Headteacher  The Academy of St Margaret's have an exciting opportunity for a Pastoral Manager.     Job Purpose   The Pastoral Manager will provide operational leadership of pastoral systems within an allocated year group(s) or phase, supporting high standards of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing.    The postholder will be visibly present and operationally available throughout the school day to respond to pastoral issues, support behaviour systems and ensure that students are able to engage positively in learning.    Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and external agencies, the Pastoral Manager will co-ordinate targeted interventions, manage complex student casework and address barriers to learning swiftly and effectively. The role will play a key part in promoting a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to achieve their potential.    Key Responsibilities      Behaviour and Student Conduct   Provide a visible and proactive pastoral presence across designated year groups throughout the school day, responding promptly to behaviour incidents and supporting the consistent implementation of behaviour systems.   Monitor behaviour patterns within the year group and contribute to strategic planning to reduce suspensions and improve engagement.  Co-ordinate follow-up interventions for students at risk of suspension or disengagement, including restorative work and behaviour support planning.   Lead reintegration planning following suspension, managed moves or periods of absence from school.   Work constructively with parents and carers to address behavioural concerns and resolve conflict where appropriate.  Administer first aid      Safeguarding and Student Welfare   Act as a key operational contact for safeguarding concerns, ensuring that issues are recorded accurately and escalated appropriately in line with safeguarding procedures.   Maintain a secure working knowledge of safeguarding thresholds, including early help, child in need and child protection processes.   Contribute to safeguarding plans, chronologies and multi-agency meetings as directed by the Designated Safeguarding Lead.   Support vulnerable students to improve engagement, emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn.        Attendance   Maintain a clear overview of attendance within the designated year groups, promoting continual improvement and supporting high levels of achievement.&n