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: Deputy Pastoral Manager Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB Salary: £24,500.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Tuesday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday & Wednesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Pastoral Manager to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education. About the Role The Deputy Pastoral Manager is responsible for deputising in the absence of the Pastoral Manager and also for providing high-quality pastoral care and support to pupils. This role involves leading and coordinating pastoral initiatives, supporting the emotional, social, and personal development of students, and working closely with teaching staff and parents to ensure that the well-being of pupils is promoted effectively. Responsibilities Cover in the absence of the Pastoral Manager Provide individual pastoral and behavioural support to pupils Monitor the social, emotional and behavioural development of students within the school, liaising with the staff team and offering support where necessary Receive, supervise and support pupils who are not ready for learning or who have barriers to learning. Support the assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help and support. Assist in the development and implementation of individual Education/ Behavioural/ Support/ Mentoring plans and behaviour management strategies. Help to develop one to one mentoring sessions with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils. Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour and attendance. Support the challenge and motivation of pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem. Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources. To respond to pupils unable to access learning; ensuring a calm environment. Qualifications Required Grade C or above in Maths and English Experience required Must have experience of working with pupils with SEND About Us The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. 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 1