Job Description

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking an exceptional, compassionate and highly organised Year 11 Pastoral Manager to join our dedicated pastoral team from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students during one of the most important years of their education, helping them achieve academic success while promoting their wellbeing, attendance and personal development.

Working closely with the Head of Year, senior leaders, teaching staff, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring every Year 11 student is supported to thrive both personally and academically.

• Provide outstanding pastoral care and day-to-day support for Year 11 students.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour and wellbeing, implementing timely interventions where needed.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers to encourage engagement and achievement.
• Support students through the GCSE examination period, helping to reduce barriers to learning and promote resilience.
• Work collaboratively with the safeguarding, SEND and inclusion teams to ensure appropriate support is in place.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records and contribute to student review meetings.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and conduct in line with school policies.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering a culture of respect, ambition and inclusion.

• Has experience working with secondary-aged young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is calm, empathetic and confident in managing a range of pastoral situations.
• Can build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team while managing their own workload.

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A committed pastoral and leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A well-resourced learning environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives at a crucial stage of their education.

If you are committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential and would like to be part of a forward-thinking secondary school in Greenwich, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Applications will be considered as they are received, and the school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'