We are seeking a dedicated Safeguarding & Pastoral Lead to join a specialist education provider in the Stevenage area of Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about safeguarding and pastoral care within a unique educational setting.
Location
This role is based within a 35-minute drive from areas including Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Biggleswade, St Neots, Shepreth, Barrington, and Melbourn. Ideal for those seeking opportunities in Hertfordshire or South Cambridgeshire.
Benefits:
- Salary: £35-40K per annum, DOE.
- Permanent, Full-Time, 40 Hours per week.
- Life assurance, Competitive pension, Health cash back plan.
- High street discounts & Employee assistance programme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
Duties:
- Manage safeguarding referrals using the internal safeguarding system, ensuring policies and processes are followed.
- Drive the improvement of behaviour and safeguarding practices across the site, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines, CQC & Ofsted regulations.
- Oversee the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy.
- Deliver safeguarding and behaviour training through staff CPD sessions.
- Ensure all compliance reports and audits are completed in partnership with the school business manager.
- Communicate with parents, staff, local authorities, and other agencies regarding student progress and support strategies.
- Support Service Leads with the strategic development of behaviour, pastoral care, and transition to adulthood programmes.
- Responsibilities will vary, flexibility and adaptability are key to the role.
Employer
Social Care & Education Jobs are proud to be the recruitment partner for an exceptional provider of Specialist Education and Supported Living for children, young people, and adults with disabilities such as Autism. This role will be based within a Residential School, supporting children with Autism, ADHD, social-emotional, mental health needs, or communication difficulties.
This organisation is committed to empowering young people to achieve their personal goals through high-quality teaching, tailored support, and expert-led therapies. They offer a holistic approach that focuses on each student’s unique needs and aspirations.
Criteria:
- DSL / Designated Safeguarding Lead Training Level 3 or above – Essential.
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Children & Young People – Desirable.
- Experience in developing pastoral care and special needs interventions.
- Previous leadership experience in a residential children’s or adult care setting.
- Proven experience with behaviour and teaching strategies.
- Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and relevant support frameworks (e.g., TEACCH or similar).
- Familiarity with Ofsted and CQC regulations and inspections.
Compliance
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing us to request all convictions and cautions for review under DBS filtering rules. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
Application Support
Social Care & Education Jobs will assist you throughout the application process, answering any queries and offering support until your start date.