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Pastoral Lead
Job in
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-14
Listing for:
Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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