Pastoral Manager

4 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

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 #teamOFG

Job Title:         Pastoral Manager

Location:         Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY 

Salary:            up to £30,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to growth in service we are looking for a Pastoral Manager to join our teams at Groveside School in Reading, Berkshire.

Job Purpose:

  • To lead Safeguarding strategies to ensure the welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing of our young people within the school.
  • To supporting the School's leadership teams to establish functional strategies in all areas of pastoral care.
  • To support and promote a positive, caring environment, which focuses upon and addresses the needs of each individual child or young person.
  • To guide all staff in the support approaches most successful for the inclusion of young people in the classroom to ensure that continuous learning is achieved during learning phases in the school.
  • To provide direct support to young people in crisis and who require additional care throughout the school day and to oversee and contribute to the wider planning around the holistic development of young people in the long term.
  • To promote the Equality Act 2010 Protected Characteristics.
  • To develop anti-bullying and discrimination policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a person who thrives in a fun, yet challenging environment.
  • Be an exceptional administrator.
  • Have a passion for building strong relationships with young people through restorative working.
  • Be someone who is resilient and approachable.
  • Be a good communicator who is able to inspire and motivate pupils but also who can remain calm under pressure and have a sense of humour.
  • Be creative and bring out the best in pupils and families.

Essential:

Experience in Pastoral Management in a School

Experience in special educational needs, emotional, behavioural and social difficulties

Willingness to work towards further qualifications or training as required e.g Designated Safeguarding Lead training or CPI

Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

GCSE in Maths and English (Desirable)

About the school

Groveside School is a Brand-New Acorn School in Reading and will cater for up to 60 pupils between 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide 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?

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.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.

*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 

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