Pastoral Support Officer – Horizon
Start date - As soon as possible
Salary: CAN scale 21-25. Actual salary, pro-rata £25,917 - £28,487 per annum, term time only. (£30,171 - £33,163 per annum, FTE).
Hours per week: 36 per week
Working hours: 08:10 - 16:00/ 16:10 on a Thursday
Working days: 195 days (Term time plus 2 prep days plus 5 days). Additional time as agreed to be served during term time or prep days
Our school:
Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.
We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following
‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’
‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’
‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’
‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’
The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2025.
We have produced a short video so you can gain an insight into working at Oaks Park High School. It includes some of the staff you will potentially be working alongside and can be found here - youtu.be/iPVfks5Ob4o?si=bRG5PAVeY_gf6xoW
Who we’re looking for
We want to appoint a member of staff who is committed to supporting students to achieve their best. You should have experience of working with students with a diagnosis of Autism - or other relevant experience of working with secondary age children. You will be working closely with our very experienced Horizon Pastoral Manager, and other leaders in the base, to support students’ personal development, behaviour and well-being, as well as to ensure high quality liaison with parents/carers.
About Horizon and what it offers
Horizon supports ASC students with mild to moderate autism and associated needs in a mainstream school. The Horizon base, working with around 60 ASC students, is a self-contained unit with its own entrance, classrooms and play area. Students are taught in the base or within mainstream lessons, as best fits their needs.
Training in school systems and practices will be provided.
See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.
Closing dates for applications: 9am Friday 9th January 2026
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.
Oaks Park High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.