Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead for ASC/SEMH Pupils

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

Job summary

Positive Futures Recruitment is partnering with a specialist school in Derby to appoint a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The role focuses on safeguarding, pastoral care and wellbeing for pupils with ASC and SEMH needs.

You’ll lead on safeguarding, support attendance and behaviour, coordinate risk assessments and wellbeing programmes, and work closely with families and external agencies. Term: 12 months fixed, 40 hours per week, £31,969–£34,902 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, preferably in SEN/ASC/SEMH.
• Safeguarding knowledge; DSL Level 3 desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Good communication and organisational skills; ICT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding, pastoral care and wellbeing across the school.
• Support attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement.
• Advise staff on ASC and SEMH strategies and oversee risk assessments.
• Coordinate wellbeing and pastoral programmes and work with external agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Communication skills

Behaviour management

ICT proficiency

Driving licence

Job description

Positive Futures Recruitment is partnering with a specialist school in Derby to appoint a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The role focuses on safeguarding, pastoral care and wellbeing for pupils with ASC and SEMH needs.

You’ll lead on safeguarding, support attendance and behaviour, coordinate risk assessments and wellbeing programmes, and work closely with families and external agencies. Term: 12 months fixed, 40 hours per week, £31,969–£34,902 per year.