Pastoral Manager
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e53537b4-7a70-427c-b721-1cbecb4d0fb5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an individual who can positively impact the day-to-day experience of the children in our school? Do you have high aspirations and expectations for young people? If so, Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!
Pastoral managers are key positions within our school and are responsible for the personal development and welfare of pupils in Year 7 to Year 11. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills and will have demonstrated an ability to work with young people and their families successfully.
More importantly is the desire to want to see children thrive, to be successful, grow resilience and be aware of the opportunities open to them to reach their full potential in school and beyond it in the next stage of their lives.
We feel that this role is not just about qualifications and experience, it is about personal and communication skills. The expectation is that the team will challenge and champion pupils to make the right choices, whilst guiding and supporting them.
What the school offers its staff
North West Academies Trust believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.
As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.
As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.
Are you an individual who can positively impact the day-to-day experience of the children in our school? Do you have high aspirations and expectations for young people? If so, Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!
Pastoral managers are key positions within our school and are responsible for the personal development and welfare of pupils in Year 7 to Year 11. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills and will have demonstrated an ability to work with young people and their families successfully.
More importantly is the desire to want to see children thrive, to be successful, grow resilience and be aware of the opportunities open to them to reach their full potential in school and beyond it in the next stage of their lives.
We feel that this role is not just about qualifications and experience, it is about personal and communication skills. The expectation is that the team will challenge and champion pupils to make the right choices, whilst guiding and supporting them.
What the school offers its staff
North West Academies Trust believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.
As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.
As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.