Pastoral Manager – Ferndown Middle School

Some arrive at school ready to learn. Others arrive carrying worries, challenges, frustrations or circumstances that can make school life feel much harder. The difference often comes down to having the right person there to listen, support, encourage and act when it matters most.

This role is about being that person.

Working alongside our Heads of Year, Designated Safeguarding Leads and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the attendance, behaviour, welfare and safeguarding of a year group. You’ll build strong relationships with students and families, help remove barriers to learning and ensure that every child has the support they need to thrive.

No two days are the same. One moment you might be supporting a student through a difficult situation, speaking with parents and coordinating support from external agencies. The next, you’ll be monitoring attendance, investigating concerns, responding to behaviour incidents or helping a young person find the confidence to re-engage with school life.

You’ll be a calm presence in challenging situations, a trusted point of contact for families and an advocate for the children who need someone in their corner.