Pastoral Lead

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Are you interested in being a part of an innovative and dynamic work setting with a great work life balance?

Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum dependent on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (including one 5:00 pm finish)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

We're looking for an inspiring Pastoral Lead to join our team - someone who can create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where every pupil feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

About the role

As our Pastoral Lead, you'll be at the heart of school life, leading a dedicated pastoral team to champion pupil wellbeing, attendance, and behaviour. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to spot barriers to learning early, put meaningful support in place, and ensure every pupil has the tools they need to flourish.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same - you'll build strong relationships with pupils, guide staff in best practice, and work in partnership with families and external professionals. Calm, compassionate, and resilient, you'll model the values you want to see and inspire others to do the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the pastoral team to deliver exceptional pupil support
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and high attendance
• Provide hands-on support to pupils throughout the school day
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
• Monitor behaviour trends and develop targeted interventions
• Support staff in applying behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently
• Lead reflective debriefs following incidents to promote learning and growth

Essential Requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience in a leadership or management role
• Full UK Driving Licence

At Bricklehurst Manor, you'll be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team that values creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration. This isn't just a teaching job - it's a chance to help build something extraordinary from the ground up.

About us

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new school that will cater for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants involvement in the set up and development of a brand-new school setting and is inspired to support within special educational needs settings.

This school is based in Stonegate, East Sussex.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit