Pastoral Lead & DDSL

St Georges Primary School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant inner-city primary school is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to support children's emotional and behavioral needs. The successful candidate will work closely with families and external agencies, promote positive relationships, and help manage children's crises. This is a permanent role requiring commitment to safeguarding and educational excellence, positioned for immediate start within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving outcomes for children's emotional and behavioral needs.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in daily tasks.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional well-being of children.
• Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide targeted support for children in crisis.

Skills

Emotional support

Behavior management

Communication with families

Liaising with outside agencies

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DDSL)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:15 pm

Permanent

ASAP

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for ten schools across Hull; three secondary and seven primary. A Thrive school is one that is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and their families all focussed on one thing - inspiring pupils to thrive in life.

St George's is a vibrant inner city primary school looking to appoint a dedicated Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DDSL)

We are looking for a practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children by supporting their emotional and behavioural needs; our successful candidate will also work closely with families and liaise with a range of outside agencies, including health and social care. You will need to be flexible and responsive, ideally someone who thrives on no two days being the same.

At St George's, supporting the children's emotional well-being is everyone's responsibility; you will play a key role within the team developing and modeling positive relationships with children and families. You will also provide targeted support for those who struggle and support when children are in crisis. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Being a part of the Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust, you will have access to a range of support and professional development opportunities from within our school and the academy trust as a whole.

As part of the safeguarding team in a Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust school you will be part of a wider team working hard to keep children safe across Hull. Come and meet us, have a tour around the school, and see what we have to offer.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.

Safeguarding Statement

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

DescriptionEmployerLocation

Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DDSL)

Salary: Grade 8 Point 25- 28 (£ 29,944 - £31,744 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:15 pm

Term Time Plus 5 days

Permanent

ASAP

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for ten schools across Hull; three secondary and seven primary. A Thrive school is one that is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and their families all focussed on one thing - inspiring pupils to thrive in life.

St George's is a vibrant inner city primary school looking to appoint a dedicated Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ( DDSL)

We are looking for a practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children by supporting their emotional and behavioural needs; our successful candidate will also work closely with families and liaise with a range of outside agencies, including health and social care. You will need to be flexible and responsive, ideally someone who thrives on no two days being the same.

At St George's, supporting the children's emotional well-being is everyone's responsibility; you will play a key role within the team developing and modeling positive relationships with children and families. You will also provide targeted support for those who struggle and support when children are in crisis. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Being a part of the Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust, you will have access to a range of support and professional development opportunities from within our school and the academy trust as a whole.

As part of the safeguarding team in a Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust school you will be part of a wider team working hard to keep children safe across Hull. Come and meet us, have a tour around the school, and see what we have to offer.

Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.

Safeguarding Statement

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment.