Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Lead Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30am – 4.00pm) Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro‑rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role As our Pastoral Lead, you’ll be at the heart of everything we do to support the wellbeing and personal growth of our pupils. You’ll lead the pastoral team, champion safeguarding and inclusion, and drive positive behaviour and emotional resilience across the school. Key Responsibilities Lead & Safeguard: Take the lead as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO), ensuring every child’s safety and wellbeing are at the forefront. Inspire & Guide: Develop and embed effective behaviour support and pastoral care strategies; mentor and empower staff to deliver best practice. Support & Empower Students: Provide direct support to pupils in crisis, promote emotional regulation, and coordinate multi‑agency interventions. Drive Standards: Contribute to school policy, monitor pastoral data, and uphold high‑quality assurance and compliance standards. Champion School Values: Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, promoting a trauma‑informed, inclusive culture where every student matters. What We’re Looking For Experienced in pastoral care, safeguarding or SEMH support Confident in leading, coaching and mentoring staff teams Knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and best practice Analytical, with the ability to interpret behaviour and attendance data Trained (or willing to train) in trauma‑informed or restorative approaches A strong communicator who builds trust and positive relationships Committed to inclusion, compassion, and continuous improvement Holder of a full UK driving licence Supporting Statement Guidance A little about yourself and what excites you about this role Why you believe you’re the right fit for Bluebank School, referring back to the job description The key skills and experiences you’ll bring How you’ll make a difference to our students and community if appointed to the role About Us Bluebank School is a brand‑new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co‑educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11‑16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. 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 proud that Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running in 2025. Benefits 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 Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hillingdon Manor School