PowerPoint Presentation
Pastoral Manager Recruitment Pack
January 2026
Together, stronger
• Letter from CEO Page 3
• Letter from our Executive Principal Page 4 • About us Page 5
• Our sponsors Page 6
• Role Description Page 8-11 • Knowledge, Skills and Experience Page 13
• Why Haberdashers? Page 14
• Recruitment process Page 15 • Contact details Page 16
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Contents
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Letter from D
r T esca Bennett, Executive Principal
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the Pastoral Manager position. This key role involves the delivery of excellent pastoral care to our pupils. Pastoral Managers focus on student well-being, safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour management. You will ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, driving positive outcomes and supporting students' academic and emotional needs.
A strong understanding of pastoral care and the ability to lead with compassion and structure are essential. You will promote a positive school culture and foster the development of well-rounded individuals. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development to enhance your leadership skills.
Haberdashers’ Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 11–18 school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We are committed to our vision of ensuring that our children get the best start in life ‘to achieve their full potential personally, academically and socially’. We achieve this vision through our shared ‘ASPIRE’ values of Accountability, Self Discipline, Partnership, Integrity, Respect and Excellence, helping pupils to turn their ambitions, into success. We have high expectations of our pupils, celebrating the success of the collective and each child as an individual, in equal measure. This means as well as maturing into well-rounded, healthy young people, our pupils develop their confidence, passion for learning and curiosity for life.
We are part of the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, which has been educating children in South East London since 1876. In January 2023, Ofsted judged that we continue to be a ‘Good ‘school, enabling pupils’ to succeed through an engaging and stretching curriculum, high-quality teaching, and a vast range of extracurricular and culturally rich opportunities.
The scale of expertise and leadership across our Trust gives us enormous capacity. It is this capacity that has resulted in the success of the Trust and allows us to mount new ventures and allows our staff to take on new opportunities and rapid development trajectories.
Our school and our Trust are uniquely exciting places to be and I hope that you decide to join us in our current phase of rapid development and growth. I look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you into our Knights Academy school community.
Dr Tesca Bennett Executive Principal Haberdashers’ Knights Academy
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in the post of Pastoral Manager.
We are a Trust of nine schools, all based in South East London. Whilst each of our schools maintains its individuality, we share a common mission: to ensure that every single child and young person in our care is successful at school so that they can flourish and be successful in their lives. We are committed to ensuring this success from 3 to Forever, under our mantra of ‘once a Haberdasher, always a Haberdasher’.
Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.
Please take a look on our website for more information. We want the best people to join our Haberdashers’ community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive student and staff body.
If you are passionate about making a difference and feel that you have the right experience and expertise, I encourage you to apply to join us on our journey.
For a confidential discussion regarding this post, please contact the HR department at knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk or on 0208 461 9240
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jan Shadick Chief Executive Officer Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South
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Federation-wide vision
We are a multi-academy trust consisting of four secondary schools and five primary schools and have been educating children and young people since 1876.
Our moral imperative at that time was to ensure that every child in our care received the best possible education in order to make the best start in life. That moral imperative remains today, underpinned by ethos of working together and our values of being ambitious, always growing and contributing to the world as global citizens.
In a complex world, we need our children and young people to be as well equipped for their future as possible so that they can flourish. We will support them to become compelling individuals so that by the time they leave us they will have experienced a range of opportunities that not only build their mind but also build their character.
We are proud to be a diverse community and take seriously the need to ensure that every child, young person and adult connected with our schools feels included, welcomed and listened to. This is an important part of who we are and our commitment to equality and fairness. This commitment remains at the forefront of our work.
To find out more about Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, please visit: www.habstrustsouth.org.uk
VISION 2026 Every School an Excellent School It is the Trust’s vision for all of our schools to be excellent schools. Our mission is to ensure that every one of our children and young people flourishes at school so that they can be successful in their lives.
Our three main objectives are:
• Excellent outcomes for all children and young people so that they can be successful in their next steps and future lives;
• To be regarded as a great employer, attracting, retaining and developing the best staff;
• To be the Trust of choice and a welcome presence in our communities.
To find out more about our Vision and Strategy, please visit: https://www.habstrustsouth.org. uk/Our-Vision-and-Strategy
About Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South
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Our Sponsors
Our sponsors are a huge part of the culture within our schools. The links with our sponsors are a unique and special part of what our Trust and schools what they are today.
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers
Our main sponsor is the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. Education is hugely important to the Haberdashers’ Company and today there are more than 12,000 children and young people in its’ family of 21 schools. The Haberdashers’ network of maintained and independent schools stretch across the country, covering north London, Shropshire and Monmouth and our own Trust, in south London and Kent. We have regular opportunities to collaborate with the wider network of Haberdashers’ schools on a number of initiatives and events.
The Haberdashers’ Company supports our pupils in many ways. There are a number of educational and careers initiatives that are organised by the Company, such as the Livery Academy Awards, Monmouth - City of London Work Experience, Haberdashers’ Musician of the Year, an annual Year 7 visit to the prestigious Haberdashers’ Hall, cross school sporting competitions, mentoring, trips and much more. Each year, a number of Year 13 pupils receive scholarships that will support them financially through university and the Company fund a number of projects throughout the school year. The relationship with the Haberdashers Company is central to the success of the Haberdashers’ Advantage enrichment programme, and pupils, parents and staff are proud of this relationship.
Being part of the Haberdashers’ community is very important to us as a school. The Haberdashers’ come and visit us each year to hear from the children, to see what has been happening in our school and to celebrate our achievements. The Haberdashers’ Company supports pupils, past and present, as they progress through their educational and professional journey, which offers our pupils something truly unique.
Find out more: www.haberdashers.co.uk
Temple Grove Schools Trust
Temple Grove Schools Trust is a charitable trust dedicated to raising standards for primary education. The Trust was founded some 50 years ago and springs from one of the country’s oldest prep schools, Temple Grove founded in 1810. The Trust seeks to provide all children with a breadth and depth of learning opportunities in order to realise individual aspirations and potential.
Our primary schools are extremely fortunate to have a partnership with the Temple Grove Schools Trust. Schools benefit from bursaries that allow us the opportunity to give our children learning experiences they may not get at other schools; including music lessons, professional coaches and multiple trips.
Find out more: www.templegrove.org.uk
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“Being a member of the team at Knights makes you feel a part of something that will actually change the lives of our young people.
Every single person is determined to make a difference and that’s what makes us special”
Executive Assistant to the Executive Principal Haberdashers’ Knights Academy
Role Description
About the role
The purpose of this role is to support the pastoral care of pupils, reporting directly to the Senior Pastoral Manager and working under the guidance of the Knights Leadership Team (KLT). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in nurturing pupils' emotional and social development, helping to ensure that they feel happy, safe, and supported throughout their school journey.
As a Pastoral Manager, you will be instrumental in promoting positive relationships within the school community, working closely with pupils, parents, and staff. Your role will be central to embedding the school’s values, fostering a caring and inclusive environment, and encouraging high standards of behaviour and achievement.
In addition to supporting pupils' well-being, you will assist in ensuring that school policies on behaviour and learning are adhered to, while working collaboratively with others to maintain a safe and respectful school environment. You will also help monitor pupils’ progress and well-being by maintaining accurate records using systems such as CPOMS and the school’s MIS system, ensuring data is processed promptly and accurately.
Regular reports will be required for the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, and heads of department, keeping all stakeholders informed about pupils’ pastoral development.
The role is offered on 35 hours per week term time only. Office hours are 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
The Pastoral Manager will:
• Work within and actively promote, not least by one’s professional behaviour, school policies and procedures.
• Show respect for all members of the school community. • Liaise regularly with the HOY, Safeguarding Manager and KLT regarding pupil welfare, attendance
and matters of behaviour ensuring that detailed evidence of actions and interventions for pupils are kept.
• Act as a contact for parents regarding pastoral matters to key students. • Pass on the content of the communication to the appropriate people and respond
accordingly ensuring prompt feedback to parents/carers. • Apply the Academy’s attendance policy, ensuring regular attendance at school to
reduce unauthorised attendance and improve punctuality through daily parental calls/communication.
Job Title: Pastoral Manager Contract type: Permanent Salary: Scale 7 S25-28 (£34,174- £36,898) School/ Service: Haberdashers’ Knights Academy Location: Launcelot Road, Bromley BR1 5EB Hours per week: 35 hours per week, Term Time only Accountable to: Senior Pastoral Manager
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Other responsibilities • Keep up to date with developments in your area of responsibility • Take responsibility for your own professional development in discussion with
your line manager. • Ensure the consistent implementation of school and Trust policies and procedures
throughout the subject areas. • Work collaboratively with the other academies and colleagues within the Trust.
General Responsibilities • To provide accurate information for parents as directed by academy and
department policy. and to attend parents’ evenings and other presentation meetings as directed.
• To work within the academy framework with regard to Health and Safety. • To complete First Aid training and act as a First Aider within the school.. • To promote equal opportunities in the Academy. • To actively promote the aims and ethos of the Trust/Academy. • To support the Academy’s commitment to the continued professional learning of
all staff. • To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably required by the Principal
and CEO
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Trust-wide vision
Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment: Application (A) Interview (I) Assessment (AS) References ( R)
Education & Qualifications
• A minimum of English and Maths GCSE C/grade 4 or equivalent
• A higher qualification relevant to the post
• Will hold a degree in education or management qualification
• Level 3 Safeguarding DSL Trained
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Knowledge & Experience • Experience of working in a school based
environment and/or in an office environment is desirable
• Can demonstrate substantial experience of leading and managing people in multi- disciplinary teams
• Experience of benchmarking -Competent at using Microsoft Office packages, skilled and regular user of Word and Excel for the production of office work, intermediate (or better) user of the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience using Arbor as a school management system.
• Has keen organisational skills and the ability to multi task
• Demonstrates good clear plain English in a business/office setting
• Will demonstrate high level communication and literacy skills
• Be able to think on your feet, react quickly and effectively in sensitive situations
• Use your initiative on a continuous basis to communicate confidently and effectively with students and staff
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and handle a diverse workload
• Experience working across a partnership of schools or across schools within a Multi-Academy Trust setting.
• Have curriculum experience
• Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN environment would be desirable, excellent skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
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Personal qualities • Confident and effective when communicating
at all levels and facilitating discussions with individuals and groups with patience and diplomacy
• A strong team player who will contribute to the wider development of the Academy
• Is a ‘can do’ person who works positively and collaboratively
• Will be able to demonstrate professionalism of the highest order
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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Staff Development
Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential.
'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’
London Living Wage
We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Why Haberdashers?
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aberdashers? Why Haberdashers? Joining Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South at any point in your career will be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You will be part of a driven team that spans nine schools and a central services team in South East London and Kent, who are all resolute in their aim to make our schools excellent places to learn and work. We offer an attractive benefits package, plenty of professional development opportunities and a focus on career growth. You will also experience a flexible and supportive work environment with a focus on health and wellbeing, and a culture of openness and respect.
• Providing talent development opportunities: Habs Institute, the professional learning arm of the Trust, is committed to the development of all our staff and departments.
• Haberdashers’ Advantage: our relationship with the Haberdashers Company ensures that working for the Trust is a truly exceptional and unique experience
• Offering flexible working: We are able to consider flexible and family- friendly working opportunities.
• Pensions: when you join the Trust you will be enrolled onto a Teaching or Local Government pension scheme
• Supporting your health and wellbeing: All our employees have free access to a 24-hour confidential counselling service.
• Perks and discounts through Perkbox: All our staff have access employee benefits, recognition and wellbeing via the Perkbox platform.
• Season ticket travel loans & Ride2Work scheme: Get help with travel through a travel ticket loan or help with buying a bike
• Computer Loan Scheme & Microsoft Office: Purchase hardware or software at a discounted rate
• Discounts: Enjoy money off with a range of suppliers including Apple and O2
• Actively promoting equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community and attracting a diverse range of candidates.
• Join us on our journey: over the next five years we will bring our mission to life with our strategic vision of ‘every school an excellent school’
To find out more about the benefits of a career at our Trust, please visit: www.habstrustsouth.org.uk/Benefits
“When you join as a member of staff at Knights, you become a part of the 'Knights family'. The welcome and support I received upon joining, from every corner of the academy, helped me to settle in quickly and feel successful straightaway. Our students are curious and ambitious, and they help make the school a great place to work.”
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Teacher of English Haberdashers’ Knights Academy
Recruitment process and additional recruitment information
Closing date :05th February 2026
Interview date: 11th February 2026
Start date: As soon as Possible
Recruitment Process: Once you have submitted your application, it will be assessed against the criteria in the person specification. If you score well against this criteria, you will then be invited to attend an interview. Details will be made available when selected, but the interview is likely to include:
• A written task • A data task • Panel interview
Special Requirements: If you require reasonable adjustments prior to your interview, these can be arranged by emailing knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk
Equality and Diversity: We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference
References: We will obtain references from your referees if you are successful at interview. In order to prevent any delays, please ensure that the reference section of the application form is accurate and completed in full.
Right to work in the UK: Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006 makes it a criminal offence for an employer to take on a new employee whose immigration status prevents him/her from taking up employment. If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be asked to produce original and up to date documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Data Protection: Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the selection process. By signing and submitting your application form, you are giving consent to the processing of your data.
Criminal Convictions: All education establishments in the UK are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In practice, this means that all shortlisted applicants must inform on all spent and unspent convictions on their application form and when completing a Disclosure and Barring form. Failure to provide this information may result in dismissal. List 99 is also obtained on anyone who will be working or coming into contact with children; and must be received by the School before employment can commence.
For a confidential discussion about this post or to arrange a visit to our school, please
contact the office on 020 8461 9240 or email knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk
Thank you for your interest in Haberdashers’ Knights Academy. We look forward to receiving your
application.
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Haberdashers’ Knights Academy Launcelot Road, Bromley BR1 5EB
www.habsknights.org.uk
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