Up to £190 per day | (5 days per week) | September 3rd Start | Effingham, Surrey |
Are you an experienced safeguarding or pastoral professional looking to step into a senior leadership role where you can genuinely change the lives of vulnerable young people?
Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, building relationships, managing behaviour and ensuring every pupil feels safe, supported and able to succeed?
Aspira Education are recruiting an experienced Pastoral Lead (Designated Safeguarding Lead) to join a specialist SEMH school supporting pupils aged 11-16 with Autism, SEMH, trauma and additional behavioural needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team within a specialist setting where safeguarding, wellbeing and positive relationships are at the heart of everything they do.
This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday.
Hours: Monday / Wednesday / Thursday 8.30am - 4.45pm / Tuesday 8.30am - 5pm & Friday 8.30am - 4pm
Please only apply if you are able to commit to the role from 3rd September.
About the Role
As the Pastoral Lead (DSL) you will:
- Lead safeguarding across the school and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Support pupils with SEMH, Autism and additional behavioural needs.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, social workers and external agencies.
- Lead behaviour strategies and support staff with behaviour management across the school.
- Coordinate attendance, early help and safeguarding interventions.
- Work closely alongside the Senior Leadership Team to improve pupil engagement and outcomes.
- Chair and attend multi-agency meetings where required.
- Ensure safeguarding records and documentation remain fully compliant.
- Support pupils through crisis situations using calm, trauma-informed approaches.
- Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing school culture.
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from professionals with experience in:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL roles
- Pastoral leadership within schools
- SEMH or specialist education settings
- Behaviour management
- Family support or Early Help
- Children's social care
- Youth offending teams
- Educational welfare
- Alternative provision or specialist schools
Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, trauma or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Previous safeguarding and pastoral experience within education
- Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures
- Experience working with vulnerable young people
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Two recent references
- Ability to start from 3rd September
What You'll Receive
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly pay
- Long-term opportunity within an Outstanding specialist setting
- Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team
- Free CPD-accredited safeguarding and education training through Aspira Education
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable young people's lives
Safeguarding Commitment
Aspira Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
Apply Now
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]
Applications are being reviewed immediately and interviews are taking place now.
Please quote the job reference when applying.
Pay: £180.00-£190.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a school or a specialist setting? Yes/No
- Have you worked with young people with SEMH, ASD and other associated needs? Yes/No
- Can you reliable commute to Effingham (Surrey) 5 days per week and commit to the hours of Monday Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm / Tuesday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4pm? Yes/No
Licence/Certification:
- enhanced child DBS (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
