Assistant Pastoral Leader (DDSL)
Make a real difference—every single day.
Are you passionate about helping young people feel safe, heard, and valued? Join our dedicated pastoral team and play a key role in shaping a trauma-informed, inclusive school culture.
To apply for this role please follow the link below:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141791/EDV-2026-IS-90823
Permanent | 37 hours per week | 52 weeks
Salary: from £33.699.00 per year
Start Date: ASAP
The Role:
Support student wellbeing, champion safeguarding, and build strong relationships with students, families, and staff. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, you’ll help remove barriers to learning and ensure every child’s voice truly matters.
We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Has experience in pastoral care or safeguarding
✔ Believes in trauma-informed, child-centred practice
✔ Builds trusting, respectful relationships
✔ Is committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and children’s rights
What you’ll get:
⭐ A supportive, values-driven school community
⭐ Ongoing professional development (Thrive, safeguarding & more)
⭐ A collaborative, passionate team
⭐ The chance to make a meaningful impact—every day
If you’re ready to champion children’s wellbeing, voice and inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.
As a UNICEF UK Silver Rights Respecting School, we are committed to placing children’s rights, wellbeing and voice at the heart of everything we do. This award recognises our dedication to creating a safe, nurturing, inclusive and respectful environment where all students are valued, listened to and empowered to thrive.
Applications close: midday Friday 5 June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Pay: From £33,699.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person