Package Description

Pastoral Manager

Taunton, Somerset | Somerset Progressive School
Salary: £25,000–£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Full Time (40 hours per week) – Term Time Only

Step into a thrilling new chapter with Keys Group!

At Somerset Progressive School, relationships, wellbeing, and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Keys Group, a leading provider of therapeutic education and care, we are seeking a passionate, resilient, and proactive Pastoral Manager to lead and coordinate pastoral care across our school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference as part of a friendly, professional, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

The Role

As Pastoral Manager, you will lead the school’s pastoral systems, ensuring pupils’ emotional, social, and behavioural needs are met within a trauma-informed and therapeutic environment. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCo, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and wider staff to promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school.

You will be a visible and consistent presence, championing students, staff, and the school’s vision while modelling the EPIC values (Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Caring) at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Professional Conduct

• Promote a positive, nurturing school culture with high expectations for behaviour and wellbeing

• Model professional integrity, respectful communication, and conduct in line with the Staff Code of Conduct

• Champion pupils, staff, and school achievements, fostering pride and a strong sense of purpose

• Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches across pastoral practice

Pastoral Care & Behaviour Support

• Develop, implement, and monitor pastoral care programmes and targeted interventions

• Lead positive behaviour initiatives and support self-regulation strategies

• Monitor and support pupils with Behaviour Support Plans, Pastoral Support Plans, and EHCPs

• Address bullying, including cyberbullying and discriminatory behaviour, promptly and effectively

• Support pupils’ resilience, motivation, and positive relationships

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to safeguard all pupils

• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported appropriately

• Promote mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the school

• Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards (Parts 3 and 5) and health & safety regulations

Staff, Family & Multi-Agency Working

• Provide guidance and support to staff on behaviour management and pastoral practice

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCo, and external professionals

• Be welcoming, professional, and supportive to parents, carers, and visitors

• Coordinate multi-agency support for pupils with complex needs

Teaching & Operational Support

• Support pupils in lessons in a Teaching Assistant capacity when required

• Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions, behaviour incidents, and outcomes

• Contribute to the development and review of school policies related to behaviour and wellbeing

• Support school events and initiatives that strengthen community engagement

About You

• Passionate advocate for children and young people with SEND

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a SEND environment

• Strong understanding of behaviour support, safeguarding, and pastoral care

• Confident, approachable, fair, and consistent in working with pupils

• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to promoting positive outcomes

• Able to work collaboratively and professionally across school teams

Contract & Benefits

• Salary: £25,000–£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Term Time Only: 40 weeks per year (September–July), including 10 mandatory training days

• Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours per week)

• NEST enhanced pension scheme

• Fully funded training and professional development

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Life assurance

• Employee wellbeing app and staff discount schemes

• Blue Light Card eligibility

• Staff Referral Scheme – split a £500 referral bonus

Safeguarding & Equality

Keys Group is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, suitable employment references, and safer recruitment checks. This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively support veterans and service personnel through our Armed Forces Covenant, offering guaranteed interviews where military experience is evidenced.

📍 School tours are warmly welcomed as part of the interview process.

KGE

Keys Group