We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team as a Pastoral Support & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This role is ideal for someone passionate about safeguarding and supporting young people to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure the welfare of all students, while providing high-quality pastoral care and behaviour support. Location: Birmingham Availability: Full-time, Term Time plus 2 weeks Salary: £110-£130 Per Day Key Responsibilities: Act as deputy to the DSL, managing referrals and liaising with external agencies. Support staff with safeguarding concerns and maintain accurate records on CPOMS. Lead early help assessments and attend multi-agency meetings. Coordinate Prevent Duty procedures and deliver safeguarding training. Provide pastoral support, including 1:1 mentoring, family liaison, and behaviour management strategies. Contribute to policy reviews and ensure safeguarding practices are embedded across the academy. What We're Looking For: Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Accredited safeguarding training and experience in multi-agency working. Proven experience supporting children and families in challenging circumstances. Strong communication, organisational, and ICT skills. Ability to handle sensitive issues professionally and maintain confidentiality. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support students both pastorally and through safeguarding, we would love to hear from you. Working with monarch education comes with lots of benefits, we like to value our staff and reward them with hard work. See below what's on offer: Affinity Extra: 100's of discounts and cash back offers! Guaranteed pay scheme Guaranteed work. If this sounds like the next step in your career then please send your CV along with a short cover letter describing why you would be perfect for the role For more information on Monarch, including other roles please see the below link. www.monarcheducation.com Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. To read more about our equal rights and safeguarding, please visit: https://monarcheducation.co.uk/equal-opportunities/ MONNovInd