Pastoral Manager

Job Title: Pastoral Manager E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy | Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration At E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, we incorporate our core values of Honesty, Excellence, and Aspiration into everything we do. We believe that "Together we will achieve Excellence," with every child unlocking their full potential. We take pride in fostering a fully inclusive and caring ethos, setting high standards and expectations for all. Safeguarding is at the heart of our academy, and our aim is to ensure that all our students are happy, supported, and challenged in a safe, high-quality learning environment. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about fostering ambition and aspiration in students this role could be the perfect fit for you. Together, let's shape a future where excellence is not just achieved but becomes a way of life. Find more information here: https://roytoncrompton.e-act.org.uk Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? Make a Difference Every Day at Royton & Crompton Academy. We are seeking a passionate and resilient Pastoral Manager to support students in overcoming barriers to learning, improving attendance, wellbeing and behaviour, and achieving their full potential. Working closely with families, staff and external agencies, you will provide targeted pastoral support, champion safeguarding, and help create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. If you are committed to transforming young lives through care, guidance and positive relationships, we would love to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Provide targeted pastoral support to students with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Work closely with families to improve attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and engagement in learning. Support students through challenging life events, including transitions, bereavement, family change and friendship difficulties. Build strong partnerships with external agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for students. Promote positive behaviour, resilience, emotional wellbeing and social inclusion throughout the academy. Pay range: £29,639.07 - £33,615.28 - FTE: £33,699.00 - £38,220.00 - 37 hours per week - 39 weeks per year Qualifications and Skills: Educated to a high standard, including GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths Experience of supporting children and young people within an educational or learning environment. Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection procedures and pastoral care. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider inclusion and safeguarding team. Positive, personable and committed to improving outcomes for young people What are we about? Join a trust that is going places! At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk Benefits: Financial and Lifestyle We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. Professional Growth and Development We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. Culture and Wellbeing Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. How to apply: Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.