Roberts Primary School is an impressive, state-of-the-art 3-form school in North Dudley with excellent facilities, including Nursery, wraparound and an Environment Zone with a 4-acre forest school. Roberts Primary School is on an exciting journey of development with a newly formed leadership team who are forward thinking, research driven and committed to the well-being of all staff and pupils. We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Manager to join our team and help ensure the wellbeing of all our pupils. This is a key role at the heart of our school community, providing emotional, social, and behavioural support to pupils and working closely with families, staff, and external agencies. The successful candidate will be proactive, approachable, and resilient, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. You will play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, improving attendance, and fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.,

• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• A commitment to your well-being- All staff have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which is available 24/7 365 days and gives all staff access to counselling (free of charge), financial and legal advice.
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning
• Competitive salary
The Pastoral Manager role will be 37 hours a week / 40 weeks a year (Term time + 5 training days + 1 week) The closing date for applications will be Friday 4th July 2025. Interviews will be W/C 7th July 2025 - dates to be confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

You will be a committed team player and be able to inspire children with enthusiasm for learning; be well motivated and have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils. We can provide a supportive staff, together with children who are eager to learn, within an excellent school environment.

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it! You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents