At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student wellbeing and inclusion, championing diverse voices in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Victoria School, a forward-thinking community focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a culture that values equity, advocacy, and belonging.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastoral or SEND roles, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 30614 - 30614 £ per year.
Help Every Student Feel Seen, Supported and Valued
About The Role
Shaftesbury Victoria School is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Deputy Head of Student Services to join our dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pastoral or SEND professional to play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, inclusion, and success of children and young people with a range of complex needs.
Working alongside the Head of Student Services, you will help shape a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
You will champion the voices of learners with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and other neurodiverse profiles, ensuring they feel empowered, respected, and fully included in school life.
As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you will also play a vital role in promoting student safety, supporting families, and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and pastoral care.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for a designated student cohort.
- Support high standards of safeguarding, attendance, health, welfare, and compliance.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with families and carers.
- Champion student voice, inclusion, self-advocacy, and positive behaviour support.
- Work collaboratively with parents, local authorities, and external agencies.
- Support the delivery of effective pastoral, emotional wellbeing, and family support services.
- Promote inclusive classroom practice and equitable access to learning opportunities.
- Contribute to the school's leadership priorities and continuous improvement agenda.
- Support non-verbal and neurodivergent learners to communicate their views and aspirations.
- Help embed Victoria Schools commitment to Inclusion and Belonging across all aspects of school life.
About You
- Experience in a pastoral, SEND, safeguarding, education, or multi-agency support role.
- A strong understanding of the needs of children and young people with physical disabilities and complex needs.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively and build effective partnerships with families and professionals.
- Strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- An unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
Experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is desirable.
Why Join Victoria School?
Victoria School is a welcoming, forward-thinking community where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
- When You Join Us, Youll Benefit From
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
- A supportive and highly skilled team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every student.
- A culture that values equity, advocacy, and belonging.
- Ongoing professional development.
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