Pastoral Manager

Pastoral Manager

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School -Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, B30 1UL

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday   

Start Date: ASAP

Starting Salary: £33,417.50 (FTE £38,679)

Are you passionate about supporting students to thrive? Do you believe in the power of restorative approaches to transform behaviour?

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Manager to join our team. We are a vibrant and inclusive school committed to providing the best possible education for our students. We believe in nurturing a positive and supportive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

This exciting role will see you working directly with students, providing targeted support to modify behaviour and develop crucial social and emotional skills. You will play a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility within our school community.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who embodies a warm-strict ethos: approachable and empathetic, yet confident in setting and maintaining firm boundaries.

• A strong believer in restorative approaches and their ability to build positive relationships and repair harm.

• A trauma-informed practitioner, understanding the impact of adverse experiences on behaviour and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Experience in a similar role within an educational setting. However, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a commitment to learning.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.  

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Head of School Mr C Seagar on cseager@decschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school

Application Deadline: 20th November 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.