Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead

About the role

The school is seeking a Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead to support 11‑16 year‑old students with Autism Spectrum Condition. You will work closely with staff, families and the clinical team to create a safe, inclusive environment that enables pupils to access the national curriculum and achieve vocational qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and improve practice around behaviour management and safeguarding, ensuring policy implementation.
• Coordinate the Attendance Policy and provide rapid response when a child needs additional support.
• Monitor and report on students out of class and maintain a visible presence on site, especially during breaks and lunch.
• Liaise proactively with parents/carers and deliver relevant behaviour and safeguarding training through CPD.
• Support students struggling to engage with classes, working with the clinical team to re‑engage them.
• Provide data for senior leadership and governors, and ensure compliance for educational visits.
• Act as the school's LAC Designated Lead and coordinate whole‑school interventions for EHCPs.

Required profile

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
• L3 qualification in working with children and young people (highly desirable).
• Qualifications in behavioural approaches or psychology (desirable).
• Experience working with children with SEMH/ASD.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection.
• Experience managing and de‑escalating challenging behaviours.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and data protection.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual salary £34,361‑£37,368 dependent on qualifications.
• £3,000 welcome bonus for candidates with SEN experience.
• Full‑time, term‑time only contract (40 hrs/week).
• On‑site role based at KT24 5JP, Leatherhead.