Head of Student Services & Safeguarding Lead (Term-Time)

ShaftesburyGroupUK; Bromley; On-site; GBP 36,662 - 37,183; Part time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Victoria School in Poole invites applications for Head of Student Services (Upper or Lower School) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will provide strategic leadership across pastoral care, safeguarding, family engagement, and student advocacy to create a culture of belonging.

The post oversees counselling and wellbeing services, collaborates with families and external agencies, and requires strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a pastoral, SEND, safeguarding, or multi-agency role.
• Understanding of supporting children with complex needs including ASC.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Ability to work across teams and with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a dedicated Student Services team.
• Acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for a designated student cohort.
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, attendance, health, welfare, and compliance.
• Building strong partnerships with families and carers.
• Championing student voice, self-advocacy, inclusion, and positive behaviour support.
• Working with parents, local authorities, and external agencies.
• Driving inclusive practice and equitable access to learning.
• Contributing strategically to school improvement and student outcomes.
• Delivering safeguarding training and promoting best practice.
• Using data and insight to inform decision-making.
• Supporting Victoria School's commitment to Inclusion and Belonging.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding

Multi-agency collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Shaftesbury Victoria School in Poole invites applications for Head of Student Services (Upper or Lower School) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. You will provide strategic leadership across pastoral care, safeguarding, family engagement, and student advocacy to create a culture of belonging.

The post oversees counselling and wellbeing services, collaborates with families and external agencies, and requires strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to safeguarding