Apply by: 22 October 2026
Suitable for ECT/NQTs: No
Full Time
Permanent
Term Time +15 days
Reynolds Ln, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9XL
Posted on 12 October 2026
KSE Pro-rata amount £26,848 to £28,475. (£29,167 - £30,934 FTE)
Archdiocese of Southwark
Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Start date: ASAP

Website
Catholic Multi Academy Trust / Phase: Secondary with sixth form / Role: Student Support

St Gregory's Catholic School

Job Title: Pastoral Manager

Salary: KSE Pro-rata amount £26,848 to £28,475. (£29,167 – £30,934 FTE)

Work hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (Term-time plus 15 non-pupils’ day)

Line Manager: Assistant Headteacher

Overall Responsibility

To support tutors and teachers to ensure the well-being and highest possible levels of attainment of the Year group.
To support and monitor the pastoral experience of the YEAR GROUP in order to improve attainment and achievement
To support whole school pastoral processes and interventions
To aim for the YEAR GROUP to behave in an exemplary way and to work with key staff on any interventions that may be necessary
To conduct in year admissions and ensure new students receive appropriate induction
To lead on agreed year-specific activities, events and interventions.

Duties/Accountabilities

To admit students to the YEAR GROUP under the fair access protocol and the agreed entry criteria
To work with the pastoral team to create balanced tutor groups within each YEAR GROUP
To keep under review the composition of tutor groups ensuring any movement between groups is appropriate
To work closely with the attendance team to monitor attendance and punctuality as well as promote its importance
To liaise with key staff as appropriate
To promote and work within the school’s behaviour management policy to recognise and reward student achievement as well as intervene where behaviour falls short of expectation
To support with sanctions including whole school sanctions
To organise specific, agreed activities for your YEAR GROUPs; including mentoring and intervention
To support tutors in the development and wellbeing of the YEAR GROUP
To support staff members with restorative conversations when needed
To work with all staff to share information, strategies and good practice
To be the lead person for all Looked After Children in the year – this is with LAC member of staff (DSL – RF)
At times to support in the cover of lessons if required
To ensure that parents receive termly reports of their child’s progress and attendance
To work with administration staff to ensure student records are up to date in accordance with school procedure
To maintain regular and appropriate contact with parents
To support with home visits as and when required
To keep in contact with the parents, as appropriate through the normal means of communication.
At times, when appropriate, to lead assemblies
To make referrals and liaise without outside agencies as the need arises
To attend pastoral meetings when required by SLT and Head of Year
To complete necessary paperwork including e-CAF documentation and other referrals on individual students
To organise year-related events and ensure students participate in House/Year group events
To undertake further tasks that are reasonable within the parameters of the role
To support the school’s race equality and cultural diversity policy at all times
Liaise, advise and consult with other members of staff supporting the students.
Be aware of policies and procedures including those relating to confidentiality.
Any other task as directed by the Academy Principal, which are consistent with the aims of the post.
Adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the ethos and code of conduct of the school.
Attend team and staff meetings, include staff briefings
Attend and participate in open evenings.
Uphold the academy’s behaviour code and uniform regulations.
To attend all relevant support and training events required to fulfil the duties above. This can include level 3/4 or above courses

You are welcome to contact HR at hr@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 22 October 2026 at 9am

Interview date: w/c 2 November 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory’s Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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