Pastoral Lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Salary: £31,969 to £34,902 (£15.37 – £16.78 per hour)
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
Location: Derby
Hours: 40 per week
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about safeguarding, wellbeing and building strong, trusting relationships with young people? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
We are seeking a committed Pastoral Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead to play a central role in promoting safety, welfare, engagement and personal development across the school.
This is a hands on, relational leadership role where you'll work closely with pupils, staff, families and external professionals to help young people overcome barriers and thrive.
The Role
You will:
- Lead on safeguarding, pastoral care and wellbeing across the school
- Provide targeted support around anxiety, resilience, self?esteem and emotional regulation
- Support attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement
- Advise staff on effective ASC and SEMH strategies
- Oversee Student Support Plans, Risk Assessments and pastoral interventions
- Support pupils through transitions and future pathways
- Build strong relationships with families and external agencies
- Monitor risk and help reduce behaviours that cause concern
- Deliver or coordinate wellbeing, social skills and pastoral programmes
- Support and develop staff to ensure consistent approaches
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone calm, caring, organised and passionate about helping young people succeed.
You will have:
- Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, ASC or SEMH
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience (DSL Level 3 desirable)
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Knowledge of behaviour management and pastoral support
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confidence using ICT and electronic systems
- A flexible, approachable and resilient attitude
- Experience or qualifications in counselling, psychology, mental health or pastoral support (desirable)
- A full driving licence
Why Join?
This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, specialist environment where every interaction matters. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people feel safe, valued and empowered.
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Pastoral Lead in Chesterfield employer: Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd
Join our SEMH school in Berkeley, where we prioritise a nurturing and aspirational environment for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers a competitive salary with a welcome bonus, and provides opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in students' lives.
Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
