Reflection Room Manager

Pastoral Manager

Pay scale: -40,182 - -42,060 FTE
Disclosure level: Enhanced DBS with barred adult and child lists
Contract: Term Time plus 5 days (46.07 wks)

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and committed Pastoral Manager to lead our Reflection Room provision and play a key role in maintaining high standards of behaviour, inclusion and student support.

You will manage the day-to-day operation of the Reflection Room, ensuring a calm, purposeful environment where students can reflect on their behaviour, engage in meaningful learning and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons. You will work closely with pastoral leaders, teaching staff, SEND colleagues and families to support positive outcomes for all pupils.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily running of the Reflection Room
• Promote a calm, structured and respectful learning environment
• Support pupils to reflect on behaviour using restorative approaches
• Ensure completion of high-quality academic work during placements
• Support reintegration into lessons and ongoing behaviour improvement
• Work collaboratively with pastoral, SEND and safeguarding teams
• Maintain accurate behaviour records and monitor trends

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people in a school or similar setting
• Be confident in managing challenging behaviour positively and effectively
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be highly organised with strong administrative skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Experience in behaviour support, inclusion, or alternative provision is desirable.

About the school

A successful 11-16 community school serving a diverse and vibrant area of Walthamstow. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care, and commitment to ensuring every pupil thrives both academically and personally.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to continuous improvement, working together to provide an excellent education for all pupils.

We offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Excellent transport links (close to underground station)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.