Pastoral Support Manager jobs

Please note that applications can only be considered when submitted using the application form provided on the College website: https://www.thespirescollege.com/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=132

The Spires College are seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Manager to work closely with a Head of Year and within our Pastoral Management team.

Contract type: 37 hours per week, term-time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks per year) / Permanent

Salary: Grade F, Scale Point 12 - 17, £29,542 - £32,046 pro rata. Actual salary = £25,835 - £28,025

Location: Torquay, Devon

We are passionate about the importance of pastoral care and fervently believe that this support is a key factor in unleashing the power of education to transform lives. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.

The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.

We offer:

· excellent professional development and a wide range of career development opportunities;

· a high level of support for all new staff;

· the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;

· a motivating, friendly place to work

· a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.

· An exceptional staff benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, a free flu jab each year, blue light card benefits and free gym access. We also offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing service which offers access to 24/7 nurse and GP support, access to physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness sessions.

You will:

· Have experience of working with young people preferably within a school or education environment;

· be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;

· be approachable, resilient, calm and level headed

· be a team player and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school.

· be enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your style of approach;

· have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit the college website: https://www.thespirescollege.com/news/?pid=132&nid=2 or contact jobs@thespirescollege.com using ‘Pastoral Support Manager Enquiry’ as the subject.

The deadline for applications is 9 am on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Interviews are scheduled for Monday 7 December 2026.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £25,835.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person