Pastoral Lead/DSL

Pastoral Lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)

Salary: £15.37 - £16.78 per hour

Are you passionate about safeguarding, pastoral care and helping young people overcome barriers to success?

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Pastoral Lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead to join a specialist educational setting supporting pupils with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The Role

As the Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing and supportive school environment. Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, you will lead on safeguarding and pastoral support while helping students develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school's safeguarding and pastoral provision.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all safeguarding practices are robust and compliant.
• Provide targeted support for students experiencing challenges relating to wellbeing, anxiety, self-esteem and emotional resilience.
• Support improvements in attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement.
• Advise and guide colleagues on effective str...