Pastoral Manager

Chatham Grammar, part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Pastoral Manager to support the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of our students. This is a key role within the academy’s pastoral and inclusion team. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with students, support staff in maintaining positive learning environments, and work closely with the Assistant Principal and safeguarding team to ensure that students receive the guidance and support they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

The Pastoral Manager will:

• Support the implementation of the academy’s Culture for Learning policy and maintain high expectations for behaviour and conduct.
• Mentor and coach students to develop positive behaviours that support learning and wellbeing.
• Monitor behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing data to evaluate the impact of pastoral interventions
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and interventions using academy data systems.
• Respond to behaviour incidents and support teaching staff in maintaining good order and discipline.
• Provide mediation and restorative approaches to resolve student conflict.
• Participate in pastoral supervision rotas and ensure student areas remain safe and orderly.
• Work closely with the Assistant Principal and Inclusion Team to review student progress and plan targeted support.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate to support student wellbeing.
• Act as a safeguarding key adult for identified students, recording concerns accurately and escalating in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to Early Help plans and multi-agency meetings where required.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people and supporting positive behaviour.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be confident managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Show empathy, resilience and strong emotional intelligence.
• Be highly organised and able to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Essential Requirements

• Good general education including 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 / A-C) including English*, or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people to resolve pastoral or behavioural issues.
• Ability to use ICT and school information systems to track and report student data.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an educational setting.

Desirable

• Counselling or social skills qualifications (e.g. Anger Management, Mediation, Mindfulness).
• Experience working in a school environment.
• Experience contributing to safeguarding processes such as Early Help or multi-agency work.

Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective academy for students aged 11-19, with a mixed sixth form, sponsored by the University of Kent. From September 2026, CG will begin its transition to a fully coeducational academy by welcoming boys into Year 7. Driven by ambition, CG is committed to inspiring every student to achieve their full potential. As part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, students enjoy unique opportunities with the University, including mentoring from student ambassadors, campus visits, tailored curriculum programmes, international links, and a wide range of enrichment activities that support both academic and personal development.

Benefits of Working for UKAT

At UKAT we are committed to supporting the well-being, development, and professional fulfilment of all our staff.

Professional and Workplace: Apple technology and equipment*, comfortable workspaces, competitive salary with generous pension, relocation support, employee referral scheme, and access to Trust-wide professional development and leadership pathways

Financial Wellbeing: Retirement planning, budget support, and interest-free loans

Health and Lifestyle: On-site gym, free Benenden Health cover, yoga, cycle-to-work, and eyecare schemes

Mental Health and Emotional Support: Free counselling, mindfulness courses, hypnotherapy, talking therapies, and on-site Mental Health First Aid

Community and Social: Staff groups, clubs, and Trust-wide events that foster a strong sense of community

The successful candidate will be a motivated, dynamic, and inspiring leader who is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality and enriching performing arts education.

How to Apply

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and why you believe you are a strong candidate. We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.  This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.  The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview.  The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or online footprint.