Pastoral Lead
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £30,450.00 per annum depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Epsom |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300943FAJ |
Summary
Job Title: Pastoral Lead
Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LR
Salary: Up to £30,450.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: March 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
The Pastoral Lead plays a central role in promoting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and personal development across the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead and develop the pastoral provision, ensuring that students feel supported, safe and able to engage positively with learning. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that requires strong leadership, calm decision-making and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality pastoral care.
You will lead a dedicated pastoral team, support staff in implementing school policies, and provide direct intervention for pupils who require additional emotional or behavioural support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the school’s pastoral team under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team
Promote pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour and personal development across the school
Model and support high-quality pastoral interventions in line with school policies
Provide flexible, on-call support to pupils throughout the school day to enable engagement in learning
Contribute to and implement Positive Support Plans (PSPs) and risk assessments, ensuring they remain effective and up to date
Attend daily briefings to share feedback on pupil behaviour, attitudes and planned interventions
Record, monitor and analyse behaviour incidents, reporting patterns and trends to senior leaders
This role is ideal for a confident, resilient professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and success.
About You
You will have:
Proven experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex needs
Demonstrable experience delivering effective pastoral interventions and leading school initiatives that positively impact student achievement
Previous experience in a pastoral leadership role
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence
About Us
Ashley Park is a brand-new independent specialist school for 60 autistic pupils aged 11–19, offering tailored education, care, and support within a safe and supportive environment.
Located in Epsom, Surrey, we provide a unique mix of learning opportunities and therapeutic support to meet a wide spectrum of needs and abilities, ensuring every pupil can thrive.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
In 2025, Outcomes First Group was proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.
Why Join Us?
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 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LR
Salary: Up to £30,450.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: March 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
The Pastoral Lead plays a central role in promoting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and personal development across the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead and develop the pastoral provision, ensuring that students feel supported, safe and able to engage positively with learning. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that requires strong leadership, calm decision-making and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality pastoral care.
You will lead a dedicated pastoral team, support staff in implementing school policies, and provide direct intervention for pupils who require additional emotional or behavioural support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the school’s pastoral team under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team
Promote pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour and personal development across the school
Model and support high-quality pastoral interventions in line with school policies
Provide flexible, on-call support to pupils throughout the school day to enable engagement in learning
Contribute to and implement Positive Support Plans (PSPs) and risk assessments, ensuring they remain effective and up to date
Attend daily briefings to share feedback on pupil behaviour, attitudes and planned interventions
Record, monitor and analyse behaviour incidents, reporting patterns and trends to senior leaders
This role is ideal for a confident, resilient professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting young people’s wellbeing and success.
About You
You will have:
Proven experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex needs
Demonstrable experience delivering effective pastoral interventions and leading school initiatives that positively impact student achievement
Previous experience in a pastoral leadership role
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence
About Us
Ashley Park is a brand-new independent specialist school for 60 autistic pupils aged 11–19, offering tailored education, care, and support within a safe and supportive environment.
Located in Epsom, Surrey, we provide a unique mix of learning opportunities and therapeutic support to meet a wide spectrum of needs and abilities, ensuring every pupil can thrive.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
In 2025, Outcomes First Group was proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.
Why Join Us?
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 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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