Pastoral Lead

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Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum ( depending on experience, not pro rata )
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join Park School and play a key role in shaping our supportive and structured learning environment.

As Pastoral Lead, you will provide leadership to the pastoral team and act as a central point of support for pupils and colleagues. You will oversee behaviour and wellbeing provision, monitor interventions, and ensure consistent implementation of school policies and positive behaviour strategies.

Your leadership will directly influence pupils' personal development and the wider culture of the school - helping to create a safe, respectful and aspirational environment where every pupil feels understood and empowered to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's pastoral team, ensuring high-quality, consistent support for pupils
• Promote pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour and personal development across the school
• Model and support effective implementation of school policies and behaviour strategies
• Provide responsive and flexible support to pupils and staff throughout the school day
• Oversee and contribute to Positive Support Plans (PSPs) and Risk Assessments (RAs)
• Act as on-call support for pupils with additional or complex needs
• Monitor, record and analyse behaviour data, reporting trends and impact to Senior Leadership
• Manage escalating behaviour, including restrictive physical intervention, in line with training and policy
• Lead debriefs with pupils and staff following incidents to promote reflection and continuous improvement
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with ASC, SEN and complex needs
• Proven experience delivering pastoral interventions and improving pupil outcomes
• Previous pastoral leadership experience within a school setting
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
• A calm, resilient and solution-focused approach

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role where your impact will be seen every day - in improved behaviour, increased confidence and positive pupil outcomes.

About Us

Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton for boys and girls aged 7-18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

We provide personalised education in small classes, helping pupils re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes. Our holistic approach builds confidence, resilience, and academic progress. At Park School, we support every pupil to develop the skills and self-belief needed for a successful future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.