Pastoral Support Manager - Term Time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-581S
• Posted:23/06/2026
• Pay:£27,188 - £28,929 FTE (£23,489 - £24,993 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:03/07/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:w/c 6th July 2026

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• Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days

At The Whitstable School, we believe that academic success is built on a foundation of exceptional pastoral care. As a Pastoral Support Manager, you will be the dedicated anchor for one specific year group, ensuring our students feel safe, valued and motivated to achieve.

You won’t be doing this alone. You will partner directly with a full-time, non-teaching Year Leader to form a powerhouse pastoral team for your cohort. Together, you will remove barriers to learning, celebrate student success, drive up attendance and open doors to exciting enrichment opportunities. Beyond your year group, you will act as a vital link to our wider school community and support colleagues across the academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary pastoral point of contact for students, parents, and carers within your assigned year group.
• Provide day-to-day emotional, behavioural, and social support to students, managing interventions and conflict resolution.
• Partner seamlessly with your non-teaching Year Leader to monitor student well-being and maintain high standards of behaviour and uniform.
• Maintain detailed, confidential records of pastoral interventions using the school’s management systems (e.g., SIMS/Arbor, CPOMS).

• Work proactively to monitor and improve attendance and punctuality within your year group.
• Identify patterns of persistent absence early and implement targeted action plans.
• Conduct supportive home visits or parent meetings to understand and resolve deep-rooted barriers to school attendance.

• Run internal initiatives and rewards to celebrate excellent and improved attendance.
• Lead the charge on widening horizons by coordinating and promoting enrichment activities, clubs, and extracurricular opportunities tailored to your year group.
• Ensure vulnerable or disadvantaged students are actively participating in and benefiting from school life outside the classroom.
• Support the planning of year-group events, assemblies, and transition milestones.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with the local Whitstable community, external support agencies, and social services.
• Act as a collaborative peer to teaching staff, offering practical advice and strategies to support students' pastoral needs within the classroom.
• Champion the school’s inclusive ethos, contributing to a supportive environment for both students and staff.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact tws_hr@swale.at or 01227 931300.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact us at TWS_hr@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

The Whitstable School, under the stewardship of its Headteacher Mr Alex Holmes, is charting an ambitious course towards excellence while ensuring inclusivity every step of the way. As a new era unfolds, the school stands ready to redefine its role in the community – not merely as an educational institution but as a hub of innovation, opportunity and personal growth.

Situated in the heart of Whitstable, Kent, the secondary school’s fresh vision aims to cater to the needs of its current students, as well as inspire future generations of prospective students.

At the heart of Mr Holmes’ vision is a commitment to provide a holistic educational experience – one that recognises the diverse talents and aspirations of every student. Central to this ethos is the belief that academic achievement should be complemented by a robust creative and vocational pathway. Thus, the school is expanding its GCSE offerings to include construction and bolstering its investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics enrichment.

The Whitstable School is also broadening its A-level curriculum, introducing a suite of exciting new qualifications to accommodate the evolving needs of its student body, while a partnership agreement with Football Futures underscores the school’s dedication to nurturing regional football talent.

Acknowledging the impact of extracurricular activities, Mr Holmes has introduced new roles such as Enrichment Coordinator, aimed at diversifying the range of trips and rewards available to students. This commitment to broadening horizons and celebrating success extends to the very fabric of the school’s culture, with an emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Through a redesigned curriculum model, The Whitstable School is prioritising the development of leadership skills, ensuring that students across all year groups have the opportunity to lead, inspire and make a tangible impact within their community.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Anna Rimmington
• Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: tws-hr@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack