Job type
TemporaryLocation
TamesideWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Scale 6, Points 18–22
Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer Job
Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer
Primary SEND School | Tameside | Immediate Start | Temporary with the potential to become permanentYour New Job
As a Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the welfare and safeguarding of pupils in a specialist educational setting. You’ll be responsible for monitoring attendance, maintaining safeguarding records, liaising with families, and acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). This is a full-time, term-time role with working hours from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. You’ll work closely with the Safeguarding and Welfare Manager and wider pastoral team to ensure a culture of vigilance and care. Your responsibilities will span attendance tracking, safeguarding interventions, health coordination, family liaison, and compliance with statutory guidance.
Your New Company
This is a well-established specialist school catering to children and young people with a range of additional needs, including SEND and complex vulnerabilities. The school is part of a larger trust and benefits from strong multi-agency partnerships, including health professionals, social care, and educational psychologists. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, trauma-informed practice, and commitment to safeguarding excellence. You’ll be joining a dedicated team in a nurturing environment where safeguarding is at the heart of everything they do. The school has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with complex needs and works closely with families to ensure every child feels safe, heard, and supported.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Proven experience working with children and young people in a safeguarding, pastoral, or welfare capacity.
- Up-to-date safeguarding training or willingness to undertake DSL/DDSL training.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence in liaising with external agencies such as social care, CAMHS, and the police.
- A child-centred approach, with empathy, resilience, and discretion.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to occasional home visits and multi-site working.
- Experience with safeguarding systems (e.g. CPOMS), Early Help processes, and attendance monitoring are highly advantageous.
What You'll Get in Return
- Scale 6 salary (Points 18–22)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Occupational pension and sickness schemes
- Health benefit scheme
- Full training and CPD opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people
What You Need to Do Now
If you're passionate about safeguarding and pastoral care and want to work in a school that puts children’s welfare first, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact your Hays Education consultant for more information.
