Pastoral Manager

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About The Role

Role Purpose

The Pastoral Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the personal, social, and emotional development of pupils at Compass Community School Hampshire. The postholder will lead on behaviour, attendance, and parent/carer engagement, ensuring a nurturing, structured environment where every pupil can thrive. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), the Pastoral Manager will also play a vital role in safeguarding and child protection. In addition, they will act as a National PRICE Trainer for Compass Education, embedding consistent, safe practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Pastoral Leadership

• Lead on behaviour management across the school, ensuring consistent systems, restorative approaches, and proactive strategies.
• Monitor and improve attendance, working with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to secure strong outcomes.
• Act as the main contact for parent/carer liaison, building positive relationships to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Provide guidance and support to staff in managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils' social/emotional growth.
• Be a key nominated trained first aider.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the DSL with statutory safeguarding duties.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, record and report appropriately, and liaise with external agencies as required.
• Contribute to embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the school.

Training & Development

• Serve as a National PRICE Trainer for Compass Education, delivering training in positive behaviour management and safe handling approaches.
• Support the professional development of staff through training, coaching, and feedback.

Wider School Contribution

• Contribute to Senior Leadership Team discussions, policy development, and school improvement planning.
• Promote Compass Community values and ethos, ensuring high expectations for all pupils.
• Lead initiatives that promote wellbeing, resilience, and inclusion.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in an SEMH or specialist school environment.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, attendance strategies, and pastoral care.
• Safeguarding and child protection experience, with up-to-date training.
• First aid trained.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• National PRICE Trainer status (or willingness to undertake training).
• Resilient, reflective, and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience in education.
• Knowledge of statutory frameworks for attendance, safeguarding, and SEND.
• Experience contributing to school improvement.

Salary & Conditions

• Salary: £40,811
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Compass Community School Hampshire (Based at Woking site but travelling to Second school site in Alton)