Pastoral Support
7 days ago
Chester
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Pastoral Support Location: Maple Grove School, Chester, CH2 3HR Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: November 2025 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Support professional to join our close-knit team at Maple Grove School, part of Options Autism. About the Role You will help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment, supporting pupils’ wellbeing, engagement, and personal development. Working closely with staff, pupils, families, and external agencies, you will remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes for all young people. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate wellbeing initiatives across the school., • Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs., • Collaborate with the Family Liaison Officer, DSL, clinical staff, and SLT to provide wraparound support., • Maintain safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns as required., • Monitor pupil engagement and attendance, identifying those at risk of disengagement., • Implement personalised support plans, restorative interventions, and re-engagement strategies., • Deliver targeted mentoring and engagement programmes., • Track and report on pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and contributing to whole-school improvement. Essential: • Experience working with children/young people with complex needs in a pastoral or wellbeing role., • Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice., • Knowledge of safeguarding, self-regulation, and attendance support., • Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider teams., • Strong organisational, data-handling, and communication skills., • Relevant training or qualifications (e.g., Mental Health First Aid, counselling, restorative practice). We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. 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, • 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 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. *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 #1