At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and personal development while promoting positive behaviour.
- Company: Join Marling School, a high-achieving boys' grammar school with a rich history.
- Benefits: Professional development, career progression, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Be part of Lift Schools, a network dedicated to transforming education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral support and understanding of safeguarding principles.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Marling School is looking for a Pastoral & Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our team and help every student thrive. This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, supporting Heads of Year and the Safeguarding Team to promote wellbeing, attendance, positive behaviour, and personal development across all key stages. You'll work closely with students, staff, and families to remove barriers to success and create the conditions where every young person can achieve their full potential.
You'll bring people together across our pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams, coordinate targeted support, and champion the values that make our school a positive and inclusive place to learn and grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Heads of Year with pastoral management across key stages, ensuring a consistent and values-led approach.
- Support Designated Safeguarding Lead with administrative duties including Multi-Agency referrals and Personal Education Plan (PEP) Review meetings.
- Guide and mentor targeted students and groups, using pastoral and academic data to identify needs and monitor the impact of your work.
- Help safeguard and promote the welfare of all students as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, reporting concerns promptly and working closely with the safeguarding team.
- Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies, contributing to multi-agency meetings and building trusted relationships.
- Maintain accurate records using our school systems and provide administrative support to Heads of Year and the Safeguarding Team.
- Contribute to the wider school community by supporting student participation, assemblies, wellbeing initiatives, and the positive culture we're building together.
What we're looking for:
- A good general education, including GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Experience working in a pastoral, inclusion, or behaviour support role with young people, including those facing complex challenges.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and legislation and the ability to manage sensitive situations with care and professionalism.
- Clear and warm communication skills in writing and conversation, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
- Organised, able to prioritise well, and confident using school systems and everyday technology.
- Calm, empathetic, resilient, and genuinely committed to inclusion, equality, and helping every student succeed.
We'd also welcome experience in a secondary school setting and knowledge of systems like Bromcom, Arbor or CPOMs.
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people every day?
Pastoral & Deputy Safeguarding Lead employer: Marling School
Marling School in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. As a Cover Supervisor & Sports Coach, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, all within a vibrant community that values collaboration and innovation. With access to professional development opportunities and a commitment to employee well-being, Marling School stands out as a rewarding place to build your career in education.
