The Lion Works School is a specialist setting that meets the needs of secondary age students who are all individuals, have a range of interests, have talents and also happen to have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition or a need which presents similarly.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Pastoral Manager with Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibility to support the operational leadership of safeguarding, behaviour and attendance across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and developing school and become a key member of the wider pastoral team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher, who has strategic oversight of safeguarding, behaviour and attendance, to ensure that all pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive both emotionally and academically.
The successful candidate will lead and coordinate pastoral systems across the school, working collaboratively with families, external agencies and staff to ensure consistently high standards of safeguarding, behaviour support and pupil wellbeing.
As Pastoral Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a central role in promoting the welfare, safety, attendance, behaviour and emotional wellbeing of all pupils across the school.
You will lead the operational management of safeguarding procedures, behaviour systems and pastoral support, ensuring that pupils receive effective, responsive and compassionate support tailored to their individual needs. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher, SLT and wider pastoral team, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations, inclusion, relational practice and positive outcomes for all pupils.
The successful candidate will act as the school’s operational DSL’s and will maintain accurate safeguarding systems, coordinate interventions, liaise with external agencies and support staff in implementing effective safeguarding and behaviour practices.
You will line manage and work collaboratively with members of the pastoral team, including the Positive Behaviour Support Lead, Therapy Assistant and Attendance Support Worker, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to pupil support.
The role will involve direct work with pupils supporting those pupils whose behaviour, emotional regulation or social communication present barriers to learning.
As Pastoral Manager and DSL, you will:
Lead the operational management of safeguarding across the school.
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead in accordance with statutory guidance and school policies.
Maintain accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records and systems.
Manage safeguarding referrals and liaise with children’s services, external agencies and professional stakeholders.
Chair safeguarding, behaviour and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
Support the Deputy Headteacher in implementing safeguarding, behaviour and attendance strategies across the school.
Promote a culture of vigilance, safety and safeguarding throughout the school community.
Ensure safeguarding concerns are responded to effectively, proportionately and in a timely manner.
Monitor safeguarding trends and analyse safeguarding, attendance and behaviour data to identify priorities and patterns.
Lead operational behaviour systems and support staff in implementing consistent relational and restorative approaches.
Coordinate pastoral interventions and positive behaviour support plans for pupils.
Support pupils experiencing emotional dysregulation, anxiety or barriers to learning.
Work closely with the Positive Behaviour Support Lead and Attendance Support Worker to ensure joined-up pastoral provision.
Provide support and guidance to families regarding safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and behaviour matters.
Liaise effectively with parents/carers, social workers, CAMHS, local authorities and external professionals.
Support the development and implementation of individual risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
Promote pupil wellbeing, engagement, attendance and positive relationships across the school.
Contribute to staff training relating to safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing and relational practice.
Ensure the school remains compliant with statutory safeguarding responsibilities and best practice guidance.
As a member of staff, you will:
Promote and uphold the ethos and values of The White House School.
Create outstanding pupil experiences through positive relationships and high expectations.
Support staff to identify and remove barriers to learning.
Maintain effective communication with families and external stakeholders.
Participate fully in the school’s appraisal process and undertake relevant professional development.
Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all school activities.
Undertake such other reasonable duties as the Headteacher may require from time to time and review this annually with the Headteacher.
Duties falling within the scope of designated contact hours:
Supervision and support of pupils
Attending professional and multi-agency meetings
Safeguarding and welfare management
Positive Behaviour support and intervention
Communication with families and external agencies
Supporting pupils on and off-site
Coordination of pastoral systems and interventions
Attendance monitoring and support
Other Duties:
Leading safeguarding and pastoral training
Maintaining safeguarding and behaviour records
Preparation of reports and documentation for meetings and agencies
Attendance at consultation evenings, open evenings and school events
Planning and supporting educational visits and off-site activities
Supporting the development of pastoral policies and procedures
General administration relevant to the role