Pastoral manager and DSL

The Lion Works School is a specialist setting that meets the needs of secondary age students who are all individuals, have a range of interests, have talents and also happen to have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition or a need which presents similarly. We are looking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Pastoral Manager with Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibility to support the operational leadership of safeguarding, behaviour and attendance across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and developing school and become a key member of the wider pastoral team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher, who has strategic oversight of safeguarding, behaviour and attendance, to ensure that all pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive both emotionally and academically. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate pastoral systems across the school, working collaboratively with families, external agencies and staff to ensure consistently high standards of safeguarding, behaviour support and pupil wellbeing. As Pastoral Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will play a central role in promoting the welfare, safety, attendance, behaviour and emotional wellbeing of all pupils across the school. You will lead the operational management of safeguarding procedures, behaviour systems and pastoral support, ensuring that pupils receive effective, responsive and compassionate support tailored to their individual needs. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher, SLT and wider pastoral team, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations, inclusion, relational practice and positive outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will act as the school’s operational DSL’s and will maintain accurate safeguarding systems, coordinate interventions, liaise with external agencies and support staff in implementing effective safeguarding and behaviour practices. You