Job Description

Package Description

Pastoral Manager

Location: Castleford

Salary: 25,000 - 35,000

Step into a thrilling new chapter with Keys Group!

Join our vibrant independent school in Castleford and take the lead in transforming lives through exceptional SEND provision.

About The Grange School & Keys Group

At The Grange School, part of Keys Group we provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where every young person is encouraged to grow, learn and thrive.


We offer specialist therapeutic education tailored to individual needs, promoting personal responsibility, respect and cooperation. With a strong record of good and outstanding Ofsted ratings, we are committed to helping each pupil reach their full potential while supporting their families along the way.

The successful candidate will:

Working with the school staff team and management, to be an enthusiastic champion of the students, staff, and their achievements, in order to promote the vision, sense of purpose, and pride throughout the school To be professional, friendly and respectful towards all colleagues and to address any concerns through proper channels To be professional, friendly, fair and firm with students, demonstrating values and core responsibilities Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to safeguard all students in the school Support pupils in a teaching assistant capacity in lessons. To be friendly, helpful and welcoming to parents, carers, and other visitors Ensure appropriate targeted intervention is applied to students from vulnerable groups, monitoring and evaluating success Actively promoting positive behaviour across the school Working closely monitoring students with Behaviour Support Plans, Pastoral Support Plans and EHCP's To work with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCo and other colleagues as appropriate to support students in the school

Our ideal candidate will have:

Are Passionate champions of students with SEND Have minimum, level 3 teaching assistant qualification Have at least two years' experience minimum of working in a SEND environment

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

NEST enhanced pension scheme Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a 500 referral bonus between you Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Access to a blue light discount card Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.