Pastoral Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job Title: Pastoral Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

E-ACT Braintcroft Academy | Success in everything we do!

Success is at the heart of everything we do at E-ACT Braintcroft Academy. Through a combination of high standards, dedicated teaching, and a supportive community, we inspire our students to excel in academics and beyond.

Experience the journey to success with us: https://braintcroftacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and families? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional who is committed to ensuring every pupil feels safe, supported and able to thrive. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, school staff, families and external agencies, you will play a pivotal role in promoting wellbeing, safeguarding vulnerable pupils, reducing barriers to learning and fostering positive relationships that enable all children to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate pastoral support across the school, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working closely with the DSL to manage safeguarding concerns and referrals.
• Build positive and effective relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to promote pupil wellbeing and achievement.
• Identify and support vulnerable pupils and families, providing early intervention, targeted pastoral support and appropriate signposting to specialist services.
• Manage safeguarding cases, including referrals to Children's Services, Early Help, the Police and other agencies where appropriate.

Pay range:

• SCP 21 - 25 - £32,668.15 - £35,500.21 includes inner London allowance
• FTE - £37,143.00 - £40,363.00 includes inner London allowance
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline such as Health and Social Care, Childcare and Education etc
• Degree in Social Care or similar relevant discipline
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with pupils and parents/carers
• Ability to hold difficult conversations confidently and effectively

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.