Pastoral Lead

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.