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SalaryWhitgift School is seeking to appoint an experienced, committed, and enthusiastic candidate for the nonteaching senior management role of Director of Safeguarding (Designated Safeguarding Lead).
The successful candidate will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety). They will be a collaborative colleague, a committed practitioner, and be fully supportive of the school’s vision. They will have demonstrable experience of leading and actioning whole school strategic plans or strategic plans in other settings. They will confidently ensure the school provides up-to-date, relevant advice/training and support to enable the school community to have the knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding policies and practices they must adhere to. The successful candidate will be pivotal in advising and supporting other members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and will liaise with relevant external agencies. They will work in conjunction with other Foundation schools when required and provide relevant and appropriate training to all stake holders.
Director of Safeguarding (Designated Safeguarding Lead - DSL) is a crucial role within our school, responsible for ensuring the welfare and safety of all children and young people in the school. The DSL will be a non-teaching staff member who will implement and have a strategic oversight of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and National Minimum Standards for Boarding (NMS).
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
To apply, please visit www.whitgift.co.uk/about-us/current-vacancies. For any queries, please telephone 020 8688 9222 or email the Human Resources Department at SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk.
Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and on-line media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).
