Pastoral and Careers Development Co-Ordinator

Oxford Outcomes; Bagillt; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Outcomes is looking for a Pastoral and Careers Development Coordinator to support students' emotional wellbeing and career guidance at Chestnut Hill School. This role includes delivering pastoral support, planning CEIAG sessions, and working closely with leadership teams to enhance pupil engagement and outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary and participation in a 4-Day Working Week trial. Join us in making a difference in the lives of autistic pupils aged 8-19 in a supportive and collaborative environment enabling personal growth and learning.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in a pastoral, youth work, or education setting.
• Skilled in building positive relationships with young people and families.
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative.
• A strong communicator, with an understanding of safeguarding and CEIAG.
• Willing to attend training and CPD to support development.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pastoral and behaviour support to individuals and groups.
• Leading and evaluating intervention strategies.
• Supporting safeguarding processes.
• Planning and delivering CEIAG sessions across all key stages.
• Organising career events, work experience, and employer visits.
• Providing 1:1 career guidance and application support.
• Working with external providers and agencies.
• Supporting the school’s trauma-informed approach and positive behaviour ethos.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Job description

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 and Careers Development Co-Ordinator

Location: Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary: £26,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8am–4pm | Wed: 8am–5pm | Fri: 8am–3pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK-based applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

We’re looking for a Pastoral and Careers Development Coordinator to support our pupils with their emotional wellbeing and future pathways at Chestnut Hill School, part of Options Autism.

About The Role

You’ll work closely with the pastoral and leadership teams to support student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance while delivering a meaningful Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Delivering pastoral and behaviour support to individuals and groups
• Leading and evaluating intervention strategies
• Supporting safeguarding processes
• Planning and delivering CEIAG sessions across all key stages
• Organising career events, work experience, and employer visits
• Providing 1:1 career guidance and application support
• Working with external providers and agencies
• Supporting the school’s trauma-informed approach and positive behaviour ethos

You’ll report directly to SLT and help drive improvement in pupil engagement, progress, and outcomes.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a pastoral, youth work, or education setting
• Skilled in building positive relationships with young people and families
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative
• A strong communicator, with an understanding of safeguarding and CEIAG
• Willing to attend training and CPD to support development

About Us

Chestnut Hill is a small, independent school catering to autistic pupils and young people aged 8-19.

We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with professionals such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. Our curriculum covers all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils aged 8 to 19. We provide opportunities for activities like yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming, and sports, delivered by external coaches and internal facilitators.

Located in Holywell, a beautiful market town in Flintshire, Wales, Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leaders in setting and delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits including:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. This 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.

Our recruitment process is fair and thorough, in line with safeguarding standards. We aim to keep applicants informed, but are not liable for delays or costs incurred during the process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.