Pastoral Lead

Overview

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.

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. We support every pupil to develop the skills and self‑belief needed for a successful future.

At Outcomes First Group we believe in better work/life balance – we’re proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to join!

• Lead and develop the school's pastoral team, ensuring high‑quality and 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 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
• 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