Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead

Simply Education Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is seeking a committed Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead in the Leatherhead area to support students aged 11-16 with ASC and additional needs.

The role focuses on behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing, with responsibilities to liaise with parents and carers and to deliver training to staff. This permanent, full-time position runs term-time hours.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above is required.
• A Level 3 qualification relating to children and young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting young people with ASC or additional needs is valued.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Implement and monitor safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Provide rapid support for students requiring intervention and re-engagement.
• Maintain visible presence across the setting during breaks and lunch.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents and carers.
• Deliver staff CPD and safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral training.
• Monitor data and report to senior leaders and governors.
• Oversee safeguarding compliance and educational visits.
• Coordinate targeted interventions in line with EHCPs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Training delivery

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or above

Level 3 qualification relating to children & young people (desirable)

Job description

Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead

Location: Leatherhead
Salary: 34,361 - 37,368 per annum, depending on qualifications
Welcome Bonus: 3,000 for candidates with SEN experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Hours: 8:15am start Mon-Wed 4:45pm Thu 5:00pm Fri 4:00pm

About the Role

Simply Education are working with a specialist education setting in the Leatherhead area, supporting young people aged 11-16 with ASC and additional needs.

We are seeking an experienced Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead to take a key role in behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and student wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people and creating a safe, positive environment where they can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop approaches to behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing.
• Implement and maintain behaviour and safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Provide rapid support to students requiring additional intervention and support successful re-engagement in learning.
• Maintain a visible presence across the setting, particularly during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents and carers.
• Deliver safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral CPD and training to staff.
• Monitor and report relevant data to senior leaders and governors.
• Oversee safeguarding compliance, educational visits and associated processes.li>
• Act as the Designated Lead for Looked After Children (LAC).
• Coordinate targeted interventions in line with students' EHCPs.

What We're Looking For

• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above.
• Level 3 qualification relating to children and young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting young people with SEN, SEMH and/or ASD.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to take ownership of pastoral and safeguarding responsibilities while working effectively as part of a wider team.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to young people's education, wellbeing and future within a specialist setting where individualised support is at the heart of the work.

Welcome bonus subject to eligibility and applicable terms and conditions.