Behaviour Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Location: Syon Manor College, Isleworth, London, TW7 5AJ
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Mon–Wed: 8:30am–4:30pm | Thu–Fri: 8:30am–4:00pm
Salary: From £36,000 per annum – negotiable based on experience
Start Date: December 2025
Are you an experienced pastoral or safeguarding professional passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people? We are seeking a Behaviour Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join Syon Manor College, a specialist post-16 provision for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence students' wellbeing, safety, and development.
Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day pastoral care to students, supporting self-esteem, attendance, and behaviour.
* Lead the behaviour strategy and de-escalation interventions, ensuring therapeutic approaches.
* Manage the pastoral support team effectively across the college.
* Analyse pastoral and behaviour data to inform interventions.
* Act as the DSL for the Isleworth campus, ensuring safeguarding compliance.
* Collaborate with external agencies, parents, and staff for support and intervention.
* Lead or support staff training on safeguarding, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.
* Develop student voice and involve learners in shaping their environment.
Requirements:
* Significant experience working with young people with ASD or challenging behaviours.
* Previous safeguarding experience (DSL certification or willingness to complete Level 5 DSL training).
* Experience in managing behaviour and leading de-escalation strategies.
* Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and confidence with stakeholders.
* Knowledge of KCSIE, safeguarding legislation, and multi-agency working.
* Basic IT skills and data-informed practice.
* Leadership or performance management experience (desirable).
* Relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., Supporting Teaching & Learning) (desirable).
Benefits: Health and wellbeing support, pension, flexible benefits, cycle schemes, electric car purchase, family support, and more. The role offers a 4-day working week (4DWW) trial, providing more personal time while maintaining full pay.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
This job is active and accepting applications.
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