Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead for Student Wellbeing

Care-Ed Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CareEd Recruitment is recruiting for a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing, and engagement for pupils with ASC/SEMH needs, with a hands-on leadership approach and strong collaboration with staff, families and external professionals.

The post requires safeguarding expertise, a calm, caring approach, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and welfare roles.
• Experience with ASC/SEMH settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to use ICT/electronic systems for safeguarding.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and pastoral culture in the school.
• Provide wellbeing support around anxiety, self-esteem and resilience.
• Support attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement
• Advise staff on ASC/SEMH strategies
• Oversee Student Support Plans, Risk Assessments and interventions
• Support pupils through transitions and future pathways
• Collaborate with families, safeguarding teams and external professionals
• Monitor risk and reduce behaviours of concern
• Deliver or coordinate wellbeing programs
• Develop staff to ensure consistent approaches.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Communication skills

ICT skills

Driving license

Job description

CareEd Recruitment is recruiting for a Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on safeguarding, wellbeing, and engagement for pupils with ASC/SEMH needs, with a hands-on leadership approach and strong collaboration with staff, families and external professionals.

The post requires safeguarding expertise, a calm, caring approach, and a full driving licence.