Job Description

Woodfield Academy

Worcestershire

Job type:

Full Time, Maternity Cover

Start date:

01 December 2025

Apply by:

20 October 2025

Job overview

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Pastoral Manager

Scale 6 (pts 18-22)
Temporary contract (Maternity cover)

Please note: This is a maternity cover position with no fixed end date. The role will continue until the permanent post holder returns.

37 hours per week, TTO + 5 days
Start date: November/December 2025

Woodfield Academy joined the Bordesley MAT from Easter 2022. We work closely with Trinity High School, Birchensale Middle School and Holyoakes First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.

Woodfield Academy sits at the heart of Redditch. The buildings and grounds are extensive, and we are very lucky to learn in the buildings we have. The pupils have access to all the facilities from Year 5 which make the three-tier system unique in that pupils receive specialist teaching in the foundation subjects. We are well equipped with two Science labs, a designated technology block with cooking and resistant materials equipment, a library, a gym, a main hall with staging for performances, 2 ICT suites and a full size astro-turf which is the envy of the local community.

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and experienced Pastoral Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a key role in supporting the emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of our students across the school. The successful candidate will work with the pastoral team to help uphold the pastoral care and to support the consistent approach to behaviour management. You will be well supported by the wider team within the Bordesley MAT with opportunity to communicate with other pastoral team members within the MAT.

The essential attributes are: Qualifications in English and Mathematics to at least GCSE A - C or equivalent
Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures To possess proven skills and abilities to work with children but also those with social and emotional problems and special educational needs. Experience of working in a school Experience of working as part of a team Competency in literacy, numeracy and ICT Excellent interpersonal skills Relate well to young people and their families/carers from different ethnic and social backgrounds and ability to build positive relationships

Woodfield Academy can offer:A free health care plan from Simply Health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority. A senior leadership team who will provide support to allow you to be successful within your role Woodfield 'wonders of the week' where staff nominate each other for the great work they are doing Senior leaders openly encourage career progression and share the many professional development opportunities with staff. A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established. A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged. A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the #onewoodfield ethos.

Closing date: 20th October 2025, 9am
Interview date: Week commencing 20th October 2025

For further information please contact Sharon Little, Operations Manager on 01527 527081 or recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.

All applicants are encouraged to read our Safer Recruitment Policy before applying. Please click the link below to access this policy.


https://www.bmat.co.uk/wp/download/51/policies-and-information/2899/bmat-safer-recruitment.pdf

NOTES:


Only applications submitted via the TES portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Bordesley MAT is an equal opportunities employer.


This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Bordesley MAT is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.

About

Woodfield Academy

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Woodfield Academy

Studley Road, Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7HH
United Kingdom

+44 1527 527081

Woodfield Academy is proud to sit at the heart of the Redditch three tier system and provides education for middle school pupils aged 9-13. The academy has excellent facilities on a par with most secondary schools and being one of only a few schools to have its own floodlit 3G sports facility.



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Woodfield Academy sits at the heart of Redditch and was judged to be a Good school in its last Ofsted inspection. The buildings and grounds are extensive and we are very lucky to learn in the buildings we have. The pupils have access to all the facilities from Year 5 which make the three-tier system unique in that pupils receive specialist teaching in the foundation subjects. We are well equipped with two Science labs, a designated technology block with cooking and resistant materials equipment, a library, a gym, a main hall with staging for performances, 2 ICT suites and a full size astro-turf which is the envy of the local community.

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