Pastoral Lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead (BH-1788-1)
Location Derby, England Sector Education & Training Salary £31,969.00 to £34,902.00 per annum
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
- 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.
- 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 attitudeExperience 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 / Designated Safeguarding Lead employer: Positive Futures Recruitment
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Leyland/Darwen, you will join a supportive and dynamic educational team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with communication difficulties. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering opportunities for training and growth while maintaining a flexible work schedule tailored to your needs. With a focus on delivering bespoke interventions and a commitment to staff well-being, this role provides a fulfilling environment for those passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Recruitment Team
