Pastoral Lead

Description

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Job Title: Pastoral Lead

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30 - 4.30

Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate and driven Pastoral Lead to join our team at Park School, someone who can inspire others, champion wellbeing and create a culture where every pupil thrives. This is more than a leadership role — it’s your opportunity to shape behaviour, build resilience and transform outcomes every single day.

As Pastoral Lead, you’ll be at the heart of school life — leading our pastoral team, supporting staff and pupils, and driving a consistent, positive approach to behaviour and wellbeing. You’ll play a vital role in creating a structured, nurturing environment where pupils feel respected, supported and motivated to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Leading and developing a high-performing pastoral team

Championing pupil wellbeing, behaviour and personal development across the school

Embedding consistent, effective behaviour strategies and school policies

Acting as a key point of support for pupils and staff throughout the school day

Overseeing Positive Support Plans (PSPs) and Risk Assessments (RAs)

Responding to and managing complex or escalating behaviours with confidence

Monitoring and analysing behaviour data to drive continuous improvement

Leading reflective debriefs to support growth, learning and better outcomes

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of every pupil

About You

You are someone who leads with empathy, resilience and clarity — and believes in the power of strong relationships to change lives.

You will have:

Experience working with pupils with ASC, SEN and complex needs

Proven success delivering pastoral interventions and improving outcomes

Previous pastoral leadership experience within a school setting

Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills

A calm, solution-focused approach, even in challenging situations

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

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. xjnqpsq All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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