Behaviour and Pastoral Manager

Job Title: Behaviour and Pastoral Manager

Location: Derby Pride Academy

Grade/Scale: Derby City Support Pay Scale - Grade J (Points 30-34) Actual Salary £36,390 - £40,240

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only

Derby Pride Academy (DPA) became one of the first alternative provision academy free schools to open in the country. DPA provides alternative provision for young people aged 11 to 16 who are referred by their mainstream school or Derby City Local Authority. The academy is committed to creating an environment where every student feels understood, valued and cared for, enabling them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve success. DPA is seeking to appoint an exceptional Behaviour and Pastoral Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role within the academy, leading on behaviour, attendance, safeguarding support, student welfare and personal development. The successful candidate will be a calm, resilient and highly effective leader with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people. They will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure that every pupil receives the support, guidance and challenge needed to thrive both academically and personally. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping the culture of the academy, promoting high expectations, positive behaviour and strong pastoral care across the school.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The Behaviour and Pastoral Manager will play a significant role in promoting the safety, welfare and well-being of all pupils. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the post holder will contribute to the academy's safeguarding culture by identifying and responding to concerns, supporting vulnerable students, maintaining effective records and liaising with families and external agencies where appropriate. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be expected to model best practice, ensure safeguarding remains a priority in all aspects of academy life and uphold Derby Pride Academy's commitment to keeping children safe from harm.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Derby Pride Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

• - LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• - Generous holiday entitlement
• - Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• - Access to National College CPD platform.
• - Access to My Money Matters Financial Wellbeing Platform
• - Enhanced Maternity Pay

For further information, please contact Connor Jacob (Regional Business Lead) on

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfectionis not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

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