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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 #teamOFG!

Job Title:  Pastoral Manager 

Location:  The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY

Salary:      Up to £30,000.00 per annum 

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days

Start:         September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Manager to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

We require a pastoral manager to over-see the day to day behaviour on our Upper School site. The role involves managing a team of experienced and talented Behaviour Mentors and liaising with the school leadership team re behaviour. This is a challenging but rewarding role where every day is different but where you can really make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in Safeguarding and RPI training and always be vigilant of the pupils’ well-being and welfare in any interactions with pupils.

To line manage a team of Behaviour Mentors and organise their deployment.

To ensure that record keeping for behaviour is accurate and well maintained.

To oversee student behaviour plans.

To deliver whole school CPD when required.

To support Behaviour and Attitudes Lead with implementation of evidence-based strategies and interventions.

To work as directed by the Headteacher, following reasonable requests.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with drive and a willingness to go the extra mile. The successful candidate will have to be resilient, organised and be able to plan effectively. Strong inter-personal skills, team working and a sense of humour are also vital. We need a candidate who is able to look behind the behaviour to solve problems, think on their feet and also uphold school process and procedures.

Essential:

Experience of working with children with SEN or challenging behaviour with

GCSE or equivalent C or above in Maths and English

About Us

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*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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