Pastoral Support Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
About This Role
Pastoral Support Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Manager
37hrs per week / 39 weeks per year – term time only
Monday - Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm and Friday 8.30am-4.00pm
Grade 8 (pt 23 -28) £34,701 - £39,486 pro rata (Actual Salary £29,941 - £34,069)
Permanent Contract
Plus membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Required June 2026
We wish to appoint a resilient, confident and consistent individual to our Pastoral Team. This role will lead a team of Pastoral Support Officers providing strategic direction and oversight of pastoral care provision. The postholder will have a strong leadership dimension, managing, mentoring, and developing the team to ensure consistent and effective support for students. Strong interpersonal skills are crucial, alongside experience of safeguarding work in a school context.
The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is a high achieving and forward-thinking school, which is oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment.
If you are interested in this post then please complete a Support Staff Application form, available from our website and submit along with a letter of application by Monday 20th April.
Interviews are scheduled for 27th April 2026.
Should you have any queries regarding the role please contact vacancies@bishopschester.co.uk
The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding, any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.