Senior Leader for Safeguarding and Pastoral Care
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham, OL8 3PH |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75768608 |
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The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Senior Leader for Safeguarding and Pastoral Care
Samuel Laycock School, Ashton-under-lyne
L8 to L12
£61,534 - £67,898 per annum
Commencing January 2026 or as soon as possible soon thereafter
At Samuel Laycock School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils aged 11-16 who have moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condition and severe learning difficulties. We also tailor the learning experiences for individual pupils’ social and emotional development and communication needs. All children and young people at Samuel Laycock School have an Education Health and Care Plan. You can view our school’s website here. Additionally, please view our promotional video here.
Samuel Laycock is delighted to be part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) having joined on 1st April 2022. The Trust is a growing family of schools catering for young people aged 4 to 19 with an EHCP currently in the local authorities of Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. Samuel Laycock was visited by Ofsted inspectors in October 2024. The school was graded as 'Outstanding' in most areas. You can view our latest Ofsted report here.
Following promotion of the current postholder, we are looking to appoint an an energetic and highly motivated candidate to be our lead for safeguarding and pastoral care across school.
We are looking to appoint someone with a relentless commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people to achieve their potential.
Due to the complex nature of our pupils, an understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND and the barriers to learning these pupils face is essential.
We welcome applications from caring, passionate and committed practitioners with relevant experience in areas such as; education, social care and health services who have:
- Experience in the role of a DSL
- Experience of working with children and young people with SEND
- Experience of working in partnership with outside agencies and support services
- Experience in a leadership role
- Experience of pastoral interventions to support young people
- The ability to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis
- A commitment to working effectively with all members of the Samuel Laycock team
- Strong organisation and time management skills
This post will be based at Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne, however, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group if required. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit Samuel Laycock School to see the school in action and an appointment can be arranged by contacting gmather@newbridgegroup.org.
This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
For shortlisted candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Salary: Leadership pay scale L8 to L12
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
Based: Samuel Laycock School, Broadoak Road, Ashton Under Lyne
Commencing: 1st January 2026 or as soon after as notice periods allow
Status: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: w/c Monday 1st December 2025
School Information: Donna West via Gilly Mather gmather@newbridgegroup.org.
Completed application forms via email to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
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