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. 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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Salary description
£31500.00 - £31500.00 per year