Pastoral Support Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Employer:
Teaching Vacancies
Location:
Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF
Pay:
Salary not specified.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
30/04/2026
About this job
What skills and experience we’re looking for Job Purpose To champion the wellbeing, dignity and flourishing of vulnerable students and their families, rooted in the school’s Christian ethos of compassion, service and hope.
In line with the School Improvement Plan priority to nurture an inclusive learning environment that deepens a sense of belonging for all, this role co‑ordinates effective, trauma‑informed support through strong, relational partnerships with students, parents, staff and external agencies, ensuring safeguarding practices are responsive, restorative and child‑centred.
To provide a complementary pastoral provision that strengthens connection, belonging and emotional safety, particularly for our most vulnerable learners.
Through targeted and universal support, the role enables pupils to build trust, develop self‑worth and engage positively with learning, leading to improved outcomes and life chances.
The role also actively upholds and reinforces the school’s systems, routines and high expectations, recognising that consistency, clarity and relational practice work together to create a safe, inclusive and purposeful environment in which all students can thrive.
What the school offers its staff
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme- On site car park
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Further details about the role
Specific Responsibilities
Pastoral Manager
To manage a team of pastoral support officers and provide support and supervision for them to undertake their roles and responsibilities as stated in their job description.
To lead and manage the pastoral hub, ensuring it is an inclusive and equitable environment, with a team whose values, attitudes and relational practice create a positive ethos that meets the pastoral needs of all students.
Track and monitor the delivery and impact of interventions implemented by the team to ensure they have maximum impact enabling the young person to be safe, happy and successful.
Communicate regularly with wider stakeholders and nurture good relations and effective dialogue between parents and teachers about a young person’s progress and well‑being.
Maintain detailed, accurate, confidential and up‑to‑date records on all cases of safeguarding and child protection, maintaining confidentiality at all times in line with Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Child Protection legislation and guidelines.
Work closely with the Attendance Officer in charge of attendance to deal with attendance issues in relation to young people with whom there is a safeguarding concern.
To lead and manage the effective completion of Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for looked‑at‑children, ensuring the team delivers these to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
DDSL
Fulfil the role of the Deputy DSL; seek advice and guidance from the DSL and SCiE team (and other relevant agencies) to ensure that the school complies with the relevant policies and guidance and is fulfilling its role in safeguarding the young people in its care.
Implement the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures in line with national, statutory and school requirements, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to monitor and review safeguarding procedures and policies to ensure they are updated and provide best practice.
Take the lead to coordinate the multi‑agency approach as a preventative measure to tackle and address child protection issues; attend and participate in Child Protection Conferences, planning and review and TAF meetings within and outside normal working hours where necessary.
Responsible for training all school staff (both teaching and support staff) in Safeguarding and Child Protection issues on an ongoing basis, ensuring all new legislation is integrated into current working practices and procedures.
Undertake appropriate external training on Safeguarding and Child Protection and remain well informed of current procedures and best practice as stated in “Keeping Children Safe in Education” and “Safer Working Practices for Adults who Work with Children and Young People in Education Settings”.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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