We have the following vacancy to start September/October 2025 What is the job role? Pastoral & Safeguarding Manager We are looking to appoint a person who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and shows enthusiasm and motivation to: To operate as the School’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. To manage pastoral care across the school to ensure there is high quality pastoral provision in place, with a responsibility for safeguarding, attendance and supporting mental health and medical needs. To line manage and organise the work of the staff within the Pastoral Team and any associated budget. To work collaboratively with other leaders within the school as part of the school Inclusion Team, to address the needs of children who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school to achieve their full potential. To work with pupils and families in need of support to improve outcomes. To support all children to feel happy and safe in school. Who are we looking for? The school offers all of their staff fantastic support within a strong programme of professional development. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is needed for this post. Two references will be taken up for all short-listed candidates prior to interview or appointment. If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Jo Davis, Office Manager at Email:admin@whitmorepark.org or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment in September once school reopens on 1.9.25. Completed applications can be emailed to: jobs@whitmorepark.org, handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager. Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date Midnight: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 8th September 2025 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.