Dynamic Deputy Head of Student Services & Safeguarding

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Victoria School, run by Shaftesbury, is seeking a Deputy Head of Student Services to support pastoral provision and safeguarding across the school for pupils with complex needs.

You will work alongside the Head of Student Services to lead wellbeing, counselling, ELSA and family support, including safeguarding responsibilities for a designated cohort and partnerships with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral, SEND, safeguarding, education or multi-agency support role.
• Understanding of the needs of children and young people with physical disabilities and complex needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Working collaboratively with families and professionals to build partnerships.
• Strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for a designated student cohort.
• Lead pastoral provision across the Upper or Lower School with the Head of Student Services.
• Coordinate wellbeing, counselling, ELSA and family support services.
• Support high standards of safeguarding, attendance, health, welfare and compliance.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with families and carers.
• Champion student voice, inclusion, self-advocacy and positive behaviour support.
• Work with parents, local authorities and external agencies.
• Support delivery of pastoral, emotional wellbeing and family support services.
• Promote inclusive classroom practice and equal access to learning.
• Contribute to school leadership priorities and continuous improvement.
• Support non-verbal and neurodivergent learners to communicate their views and aspirations.
• Help embed the school's commitment to inclusion and belonging across school life.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Collaborative working

Job description

Shaftesbury Victoria School, run by Shaftesbury, is seeking a Deputy Head of Student Services to support pastoral provision and safeguarding across the school for pupils with complex needs.

You will work alongside the Head of Student Services to lead wellbeing, counselling, ELSA and family support, including safeguarding responsibilities for a designated cohort and partnerships with families and external agencies.