Overview
Job Title: Behaviour Lead & Designated Safeguarding Lead
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 – salary negotiable based on experience
Start Date: December 2025
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. We’re running a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay. Some sites have already introduced 4DWW or are preparing to roll it out. This is a great time to join #teamOFG.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Pastoral Leadership & Behaviour Support: Provide day-to-day pastoral care to students, support self-esteem, attendance, and behaviour; lead the college’s behaviour strategy and de-escalation interventions; line manage the pastoral support team; analyse pastoral and behaviour data to inform targeted interventions.
* Designated Safeguarding Lead: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Isleworth campus, respond to concerns, ensure safeguarding compliance; work closely with the Deputy DSL team and safeguarding network across multiple sites; liaise with external agencies, parents/carers, and staff to ensure appropriate support.
* Collaboration & Leadership: Meet weekly with the Senior Leadership Team to review student needs and pastoral priorities; lead or support staff training on safeguarding, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing; develop student voice and involve learners in shaping their environment.
What We’re Looking For
* Significant experience working with young people with ASD or challenging behaviours
* Safeguarding experience (DSL certification or willingness to complete Level 5 DSL training)
* Experience in managing behaviour and leading de-escalation and support strategies
* Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and confidence in working with multiple stakeholders
* Knowledge of KCSIE, safeguarding legislation, and multi-agency working
* Basic IT skills and confidence in using data to inform practice
* Experience leading a team or managing performance is highly desirable
* A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. Supporting Teaching & Learning) is desirable
About Us
Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college offers a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations toward Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications. Options Autism and Outcomes First Group are leaders in education for neurodivergent learners; we are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support including mental health services and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits; discounts UK & abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough and efficient recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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