Head of Faculty - Pastoral

Location: Heathfield

Get Paid for Five Days… but Only Work Four!

Position:  Head of Faculty - Pastoral

Location:

The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, TQ12 6RH

Salary:
From £44,000 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

40.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Rota:
Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:40pm | Tuesday 8:30am–5:00pm (training)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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About the Role

The Head of Faculty (Pastoral) plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping the pastoral and PSHE provision across the school, ensuring every student receives the support and guidance they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the SENDCo, clinical team, and other key stakeholders, you will lead a team dedicated to high-quality pastoral care and PSHE delivery across all key stages.

This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring the pastoral curriculum is engaging, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all learners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead an inspirational PSHE curriculum and pastoral programme across all key stages and sites

Ensure the delivery of statutory PSHE content alongside additional pastoral support for students’ social, emotional, and personal development

Raise standards of pupil attainment and wellbeing within the pastoral faculty, monitoring progress and implementing targeted interventions

Lead and inspire the pastoral team, providing performance management, supervision, and career development support

Ensure the pastoral curriculum and PSHE schemes of work are broad, balanced, differentiated, and regularly updated in line with national developments and school priorities

This role is ideal for a dynamic, reflective leader with a passion for pastoral care, PSHE, and student wellbeing, who is committed to making a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Qualified: UK QTS and a relevant honours degree

Experienced:
Strong understanding of SEMH needs, with experience supporting pupils who may also present with ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs

Compassionate & Resilient:
Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges

Knowledgeable:
Comfortable teaching PSHE

Creative & Flexible:
You’ll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

About Us

The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school near Newton Abbot in Devon, providing education for young people with complex needs. Set in a peaceful woodland environment and supported by a nearby care farm, we combine academic and vocational programmes with outdoor learning and therapeutic approaches tailored to each pupil’s individual strengths and needs. Our experienced staff work closely with every young person to remove barriers to learning, foster personal and social development, and create a caring, inclusive environment that enables pupils to achieve positive outcomes and build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for their future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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.

Benefits include:

Life Assurance & Pension scheme

Mental health support, physical health…