Pastoral Coordinator

Hillingdon Manor School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Ashley Park School in Epsom, Surrey is seeking an experienced Pastoral Coordinator to join our Senior Leadership Team and shape the wellbeing and behaviour culture of the school.

You will lead pastoral provision, coach staff, and work with families, therapists and external professionals to provide personalised support so pupils can engage with learning. The role is 37.5 hours per week, permanent or term-time option, with salary up to £29,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Has experience in pastoral leadership, behaviour, safeguarding, wellbeing or specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral and behaviour provision across the school, developing trauma-informed and relational approaches.
• Support and develop staff, coaching in positive behaviour support and restorative practice.
• Champion pupil wellbeing, using data to identify barriers and drive improvement.
• Build partnerships with families, therapists and external agencies for joined-up support.
• Lead through challenging situations with calm, confident support and high expectations.
• Contribute to safeguarding and school improvement as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Behaviour management

Staff coaching

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Collaboration with families

Job description

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Ashley Park (Epsom)

• Permanent

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

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Job Title: Pastoral Coordinator
Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Ashley Park School, we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Pastoral Coordinator to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the culture, wellbeing and behaviour of our school.

This is a role where your influence will be felt every day. You’ll lead our pastoral approach, champion positive behaviour and help pupils develop the emotional regulation, resilience and confidence they need to succeed.

Working alongside the Headteacher, teachers, therapists and wider professionals, you’ll bring together the right support around each pupil, helping them overcome barriers and re-engage with learning. You’ll also have the opportunity to coach and develop colleagues, strengthen whole-school practice and help create an environment where pupils feel safe, understood and ready to achieve.

If you’re an experienced pastoral or behaviour professional who wants to step into a role with genuine leadership responsibility and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead pastoral and behaviour provision across the school, developing consistent, trauma-informed and relational approaches that improve outcomes for pupils.
• Support and develop staff, coaching colleagues in positive behaviour support, restorative practice and strategies that help pupils regulate and return to learning.
• Champion pupil wellbeing, using behaviour, attendance and wellbeing information to identify barriers, respond to need and drive meaningful improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with families, therapists, external agencies and professionals to ensure pupils receive joined-up and personalised support.
• Lead through challenging situations, providing calm, confident support while maintaining high expectations and positive relationships.
• Contribute to safeguarding and school improvement as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and member of the Senior Leadership Team.

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience in pastoral leadership, behaviour, safeguarding, wellbeing or specialist education.
• Understands how trauma, communication and emotional needs can impact behaviour and learning.
• Builds genuine, trusting relationships with children and young people and knows how to turn these relationships into positive change.
• Is confident leading and supporting colleagues, with the ability to influence practice across a school.
• Remains calm, consistent and solution-focused when situations are challenging.
• Can work effectively with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Is ambitious for every pupil and committed to helping them achieve more than they thought possible.

About Us

Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 5–19, with a capacity for 60 pupils.

We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each pupil’s unique needs and abilities are met.

Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.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.

• 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 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

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.