Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager; DSL

Position: Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager (DSL)
* Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager (DSL)
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Location:

Derby, Derbyshire Contract Type:
Permanent

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Full Time Salary:
Grade 9 SCP 34-39 £ 39,153-£44,076 FTEPosted:
6th February 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
26th February 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

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As Soon As Possible Job :
1533425

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St Martins School seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager (DSL) to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key leadership role for an experienced professional who is passionate about safeguarding, pastoral care and working in close partnership with families and external agencies to ensure the very best outcomes for our young people.

If you are passionate about supporting and empowering students with SEND, we would love to hear from you!

St Martins School and Horizons 6th Form is an 11-19 Special School in Derby, with a mixed student profile of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs; including Autism, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Emotional and Mental Health, as well as other Learning Disabilities and Difficulties.

St Martins shares a site with Noel-Baker Academy in Alvaston, whilst Horizons 6th Form is based in Derby city centre. Our Supported Internship programme for Year 14 students is based at the Royal Derby Hospital. We received our fourth consecutive 'Outstanding' OFSTED in October 2024, and we continue to aspire to the highest standards for students and our staff team.

At St Martins, our aim is to Shape Successful Futures for our students throughout their time in school – whether in the classroom or the playground, and we believe that all time spent in school is a valuable opportunity for personal development. We believe in developing our staff team to help them reach their potential, with opportunities for further development and progression available to all.
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