Pastoral Manager

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).
If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !
We are excited to be searching for a Pastoral Manager to join our Brand-New School Groveside School in Reading, Berkshire. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenging working in a brand-new setting and supporting the new school set up then this is the role for you!
Salary: up to GBP30,000 per annumContract: Permanent, Term Time only Hours: 37.50 hours per week, Monday to FridayGroveside School is a Brand-New School proposed to open in September 2024. We are looking for a Pastoral Manager to join us in September 2024. Groveside is set to be a 60 place school for pupils between 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
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.
Job Purpose
To support the Leadership Team to establish effective strategies in all areas of pastoral care. To develop and implement long-term behaviour plans that will guide staff to support students to overcome barriers to learning and maximise the opportunities provided for them. Working under the direction of the Head Teacher and therapy team to provide support to all students in enabling them to achieve their potential both academically and socially.
Essential experience
Experience of work within an education settingKnowledge of Ofsted Regulations and StandardsPastoral management experience in a care setting or the special educational needs sectorExperience of driving and advising on best practice in relation to positive behaviour supportWhy join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life AssurancePension 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 checksAnd 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 benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd 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 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.
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.