Pastoral Lead & Safeguarding Champion (DSL)

Positive Futures Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Futures Recruitment is seeking a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead for a specialist school in Derby. The role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development for pupils with ASC and SEMH needs.

It requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with families and external professionals, and a proactive approach to pupil welfare. The successful candidate will have safeguarding expertise (DSL Level 3 desirable), strong communication, and the ability to support

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Positive Futures Recruitment is seeking a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead for a specialist school in Derby. The role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development for pupils with ASC and SEMH needs.

It requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with families and external professionals, and a proactive approach to pupil welfare. The successful candidate will have safeguarding expertise (DSL Level 3 desirable), strong communication, and the ability to support