Pastoral Coordinator

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Job Title

Pastoral Coordinator

Location

Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA

Hours

37.5 per week | Monday to Friday

Salary

Up to £31,000 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

Are you passionate about transforming young lives, breaking down barriers to learning and creating a school environment where every pupil feels safe, respected and ready to thrive? If so, we’d love you to join our team.

We are seeking a Pastoral & Behaviour Support Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding our whole‑school approach to pastoral care, behaviour support and pupil wellbeing. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will help us build a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where pupils can regulate, engage and achieve their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and embed trauma‑informed, person‑centred behaviour and pastoral strategies across the school

Develop, implement and review pupil regulation plans, Wellbeing Support Plans and Risk Assessments

Analyse behaviour data to identify patterns, interventions and strategies that reduce RPIs, suspensions and exclusions

Coordinate personalised timetables, recovery curriculum pathways and reintegration processes

Provide coaching, modelling and training to staff in CPI behaviour management and positive behaviour support

Build strong relationships with families, acting as a key link between home and school to support consistency

Liaise with external agencies and contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings to ensure joined‑up support

Respond to behavioural incidents and maintain a visible, supportive presence across the school day

Act as Deputy DSL, ensuring high‑quality safeguarding practice and accurate, timely documentation

About you

GCSE in Maths and English required

Compassionate, calm and resilient

Skilled in behaviour support and trauma-informed practice

Confident working with pupils with complex needs

A strong communicator who builds trust with families and professionals

Highly organised, reflective and committed to safeguarding

Degree Desirable

Willingness to work towards other qualifications as required, will undertake CPI Instructor training on commencement

About Us

At Mountfield Heath School, every day brings new challenges, opportunities, and rewards. Every member of our team plays a crucial role in shaping brighter futures for our pupils.

We support autistic boys and girls aged 5–11, many of whom have additional needs. Our independent special educational needs provision currently educates 45 pupils, across a spacious site with large classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas.

Our mission is simple

to equip every child with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. We aim to prepare pupils not only for school but for life beyond, encouraging them to achieve high standards in all areas of development.

Located in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, the school is easily accessible from Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas, making this an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

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.

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