Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Lead to join our school in Croydon!

Olympus school provides education to children with SEN needs aged 11-16 as well as a pathways provision for young adults aged 16-19.

At Olympus, we have a dedicated team of staff who deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, very similar to the National Curriculum. Students have the opportunity to take qualifications from Entry Level to GCSEs in a range of subjects, choosing options in year 10.

We are looking for a flexible and dynamic team player who is committed to enabling pupils to succeed. Our specialist independent schools offer unrivalled opportunities, securing sound educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning. We provide education and support to children and young people who have complex special educational needs and require their SEN provision to be delivered in a specialist setting.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

We require our successful candidate to support the management of the pastoral welfare requirements of the school strategically and operationally. This role is key to ensuring that the ethos and standards are delivered at the school. Our Pastoral Lead will receive full support and guidance in developing the role.

As our Pastoral Lead, you will:

• Take the strategic lead in managing the safety and attendance of all learners
  * Be responsible for the implementation of the school's systems, procedures, and policies in relation to attendance and punctuality.
• Assist the Headteacher in helping to develop procedures with regards to pastoral provision for all learners.
  * Be an exemplary leader in dealings with staff, pupils, parents, and outside agencies
  * Liaise with teachers to make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are unexpectedly absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the year groups
  * Participate in Positive Handling and de-escalation techniques training.
  * Promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people that you are responsible for or encounter.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay rates
• Occupational sick pay
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support via Bupa.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.
• Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.

​To start your education journey with Horizon, click apply now!

This post is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check and satisfactory references.