Pastoral Keyworker

at Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Salary

£28,000 a year

Closing date

16 November 2026

Start

November 2026

Type of post

Pastoral and welfare
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Permanent, 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

First seen

31 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Full Job Description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: Pastoral Keyworker

Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD

Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £28,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Hillingdon Manor School, we're looking for a compassionate, proactive and committed Pastoral Key Worker who is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young people. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting students' wellbeing, helping them overcome challenges, and empowering them to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Working closely with students, families, school staff and external agencies, you will build trusted relationships that foster confidence, resilience and success. Acting as a key link between home and school, you will provide targeted pastoral support, promote positive attendance and engagement, and deliver interventions that help students navigate emotional, social and behavioural challenges. Your work will ensure that every student feels safe, understood, valued and equipped to reach their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building trusted relationships with students and their families.

• Supporting attendance, engagement and positive outcomes through targeted interventions.

• Providing emotional and practical support to students who may be experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure students receive the support they need.

• Monitoring attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, identifying concerns and implementing effective support strategies.

• Conducting home visits where appropriate and maintaining regular communication with families.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with students, families or vulnerable individuals.

• Can build positive, trusting relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

• Understands safeguarding and is committed to promoting student wellbeing.

• Is resilient, empathetic and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Can work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external agencies.

• Has strong organisational skills and can maintain accurate records.

• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Experience within a SEND, pastoral, family support, youth work, social care or alternative provision setting would be advantageous. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping students overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Hillingdon Manor School is an independent specialist school for autistic students aged 11 to 19, with a capacity of 170 students across two sites in Hillingdon. We provide a personalised, autism-specific education through small class sizes, tailored learning pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our adapted curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of every student, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their full potential in education and life.

Guided by our values of Ready, Respectful and Safe, we create a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. We are looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

About Hillingdon Manor School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

167 (school census, 2025/26)

Curriculum

Cambridge

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