Pastoral Lead

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead for a specialist school in Derby. The role is full time and fixed term for 12 months, 40 hours per week, with a salary of £31,969 to £34,902.

You will lead safeguarding and wellbeing across the school, providing targeted support around anxiety and emotional regulation, and liaising with families and external professionals to help pupils thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, ASC or SEMH
• Strong safeguarding knowledge (DSL Level 3 desirable)
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Knowledge of behaviour management and pastoral support
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using ICT and electronic systems
• Flexible, approachable and resilient attitude
• Experience or qualifications in counselling, psychology, mental health or pastoral support (desirable)
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead on safeguarding, pastoral care and wellbeing across the school
• Provide targeted support around anxiety, resilience, self-esteem and emotional regulation
• Support attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement
• Advise staff on effective ASC and SEMH strategies
• Oversee Student Support Plans, Risk Assessments and pastoral interventions
• Support pupils through transitions and future pathways
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies
• Monitor risk and help reduce behaviours that cause concern
• Deliver or coordinate wellbeing, social skills and pastoral programmes
• Support and develop staff to ensure consistent approaches

Job description

Pastoral Lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Salary: £31,969 to £34,902 (£15.37 – £16.78 per hour)

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: Derby

Hours: 40 per week

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about safeguarding, wellbeing and building strong, trusting relationships with young people? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are seeking a committed Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead to play a central role in promoting safety, welfare, engagement and personal development across the school.

This is a hands on, relational leadership role where you'll work closely with pupils, staff, families and external professionals to help young people overcome barriers and thrive.

The Role

You will:

• Lead on safeguarding, pastoral care and wellbeing across the school
• Provide targeted support around anxiety, resilience, self?esteem and emotional regulation
• Support attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement
• Advise staff on effective ASC and SEMH strategies
• Oversee Student Support Plans, Risk Assessments and pastoral interventions
• Support pupils through transitions and future pathways
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies
• Monitor risk and help reduce behaviours that cause concern
• Deliver or coordinate wellbeing, social skills and pastoral programmes
• Support and develop staff to ensure consistent approaches

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone calm, caring, organised and passionate about helping young people succeed.

You will have:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, ASC or SEMH
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience (DSL Level 3 desirable)
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Knowledge of behaviour management and pastoral support
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using ICT and electronic systems
• A flexible, approachable and resilient attitude
• Experience or qualifications in counselling, psychology, mental health or pastoral support (desirable)
• A full driving licence

Why Join?

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, specialist environment where every interaction matters. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people feel safe, valued and empowered.

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