Pastoral & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Marling School is looking for a Pastoral & Deputy Safeguarding Lead to join our team and help every student thrive. This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, supporting Heads of Year and Safeguarding Team to promote wellbeing, attendance, positive behaviour, and personal development across all key stages. You'll work closely with students, staff, and families to remove barriers to success and create the conditions where every young person can achieve their full potential.

You'll bring people together across our pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams, coordinate targeted support, and champion the values that make our school a positive and inclusive place to learn and grow.

Your new school

Marling School is a high-achieving 11–18 selective boys' grammar school with a thriving co-educational sixth form and a proud history dating back to 1887.  Our motto, Abeunt Studia in Mores - 'Let us go forward through study to character' reflects our belief that education is about more than results. It's about developing thoughtful, resilient young people ready to make a positive impact in the world.

We are on an exciting journey, we have recently joined Lift Schools, one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the country. This allows Marling School to stay true to our local roots, while also drawing on the phenomenal wealth of expertise and resources that comes with being part of a national network of schools. We are also delighted to welcome our new Principal, Peter Knight. He brings extensive experience and a proven track record of impact in education, having worked for over 15 years with Oasis Community Learning, one of England's largest academy trusts. Recently serving as a Regional Director overseeing secondary schools in the Bristol area, he has previously led high-performing schools in Bristol, London, and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• support Heads of Year with pastoral management across key stages, ensuring a consistent and values-led approach;
• Support Designated Safeguarding Lead with administrative duties including: Multi - Agency referrals, Personal Education Plan (PEP) Review meetings.
• guide and mentor targeted students and groups, using pastoral and academic data to identify needs and monitor the impact of your work;
• help safeguard and promote the welfare of all students as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, reporting concerns promptly and working closely with the safeguarding team;
• liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies, contributing to multi-agency meetings and building trusted relationships;
• maintain accurate records using our school systems and provide administrative support to Heads of Year and Safeguarding Team. .
• contribute to the wider school community by supporting student participation, assemblies, wellbeing initiatives, and the positive culture we're building together.

What we're looking for

• has a good general education, including GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent;
• brings experience working in a pastoral, inclusion, or behaviour support role with young people, including those facing complex challenges;
• understands safeguarding principles and legislation and can manage sensitive situations with care and professionalism;
• communicates clearly and warmly in writing and conversation, and can build strong relationships with students, colleagues, families, and external professionals;
• is organised, able to prioritise well, and confident using school systems and everyday technology; and
• is calm, empathetic, resilient, and genuinely committed to inclusion, equality, and helping every student succeed.

We'd also welcome experience in a secondary school setting and knowledge of systems like Bromcom, Arbor or CPOMs. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people every day?

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.