Pastoral Student Manager & DDSL; Non-Teaching

Overview

Pastoral Student Manager – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover / Full-time (Term Time plus Inset Days) – secondary school leadership level. This senior pastoral role requires an accomplished professional with a proven track record of leading pastoral provision, managing complex student needs, and driving improvements in behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing. The role also includes responsibilities as Whole School Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to maintain high safeguarding standards across the school.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and leader, capable of building strong relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies while maintaining high expectations and ensuring that every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

• Lead pastoral provision and support for students with complex needs, contributing to improvements in behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.

• Undertake responsibilities of Whole School Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure safeguarding best practice.

• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff and external agencies; foster strong relationships and a positive school culture.

• Monitor and respond to pastoral concerns in a timely and professional manner; support safeguarding and welfare of all students.

• Contribute to school leadership and ongoing development of pastoral strategies and provision.

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral, mentoring or safeguarding capacity.

• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism and care.

• High level of organisation and commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

• A welcoming and supportive school community with a commitment to staff development.

• Opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking leadership team.

• Access to high-quality CPD and leadership training with opportunities to further develop your career.

• Access to the latest technology to assist in developing teaching and learning.

• A Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

• A department with dedicated and passionate staff, ready for the next stage of its journey.

• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Partnership Learning Trust.

Harefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to standard safeguarding checks in accordance with policy provisions. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment.