Pastoral Managers - Co-op Academy North Manchester

Required to start: Flexible - please see below
Salary: Grade 6 - £26,701 - £30,136
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 10 days - Part time option available also.
Contract type: Permanent and Temporary to Cover Maternity Leave

We are seeking exceptional individuals who have the highest aspirations and expectations for young people and are passionate about ensuring that they can go on to lead a happy and successful life.  Pastoral Managers are key positions within the academy, responsible for the personal development and welfare of all pupils within their year group so that every child can leave the academy equipped to lead a happy and successful life.  As a Pastoral Manager, you will be a highly motivated, organised and flexible individual who can enable pupils to maintain excellent learning habits and high levels of independence and resilience.

We are recruiting to cover maternity leave as well as on a permanent basis.  We are keen to hear from applicants who may wish to work part time therefore we can be flexible on start dates.

The successful candidates will possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills and will have demonstrated an ability to work with young people and their families successfully. They will be aware of some of the challenges facing young people yet hold the highest aspirations for Co-op North Manchester’s pupils. They will also be committed to and use strategies that will ensure that all pupils are given the very best opportunities to be successful in all areas of their lives

Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our ‘Ways of Being’;

 ● Do what matters most
 ● Be yourself, always
 ● Show you care
 ● Succeed together

And these with respect, commitment and trust underpin our culture.

We are a large campus and the learning spaces incorporate state of the art ICT, media and performance spaces.  This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and creative individual to play a crucial role in the Academy and be part of the Co-op Academies Trust, one of the top performing multi-academy Trusts in the country. Judged as Good by Ofsted in 2019, our academy was praised for its inclusive approach.

Application form, job description and person specification are available from our academy website: and from The Co-op Academies Trust website.

Completed applications should be returned to the Academy by email to Mrs M Campbell-Jones by 9:00am on Friday 13 January 2023 and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview the week commencing 16 January 2023.

Additional information

Co-op Academy North Manchester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the DBS. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants who are not contacted during this period may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who are not called for an interview.

The Co-operative Academies Trust has a fantastic benefits package including discount gym memberships, childcare vouchers, healthcare packages and co-operative discount offers.

If you feel you have the passion and drive and are committed to our vision of excellence, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.