Term-Time Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead

Tiffin School; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffin School is seeking a Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Officer to protect students and uphold safeguarding duties. The role works with the DSL, Safeguarding Manager and DDSLs, handling risk assessments, casework, multi-agency liaison, and pastoral care to support wellbeing.

You will collaborate with the KS3/KS4 teams to provide emotional and welfare support, ensure attendance and behaviour, and act as a bridge between students, parents and pastoral leadership. Term-time, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding systems in school or similar setting.
• Direct work with children and young people in education or youth work.
• Strong coordination with multi-agency services and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks, conduct risk assessments and create safety plans.
• Manage referrals and liaise with external agencies for early help.
• Provide pastoral care and advocate for vulnerable learners.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Relationship building

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

CPOMS/MyConcern

Job description

Tiffin School is seeking a Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Officer to protect students and uphold safeguarding duties. The role works with the DSL, Safeguarding Manager and DDSLs, handling risk assessments, casework, multi-agency liaison, and pastoral care to support wellbeing.

You will collaborate with the KS3/KS4 teams to provide emotional and welfare support, ensure attendance and behaviour, and act as a bridge between students, parents and pastoral leadership. Term-time, 36 hours per week.