Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead - International School

GEMS SCHOOLS IN UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Individual furnished accommodation

Annual return flights

Private medical insurance

Tuition fee benefit for up to 1 child

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

End of service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for safeguarding and child protection across a leading UAE international school. The role combines leadership with a reduced teaching timetable, ensuring high standards of wellbeing for students and robust safeguarding practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal, SLT, staff, families and external agencies, delivering training and guidance while

Qualifications

• Must have teaching qualification recognised in the UAE or equivalent.
• Significant safeguarding and child protection experience.
• Experience as Designated Safeguarding Lead or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong professional judgement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and child protection practice across the school, ensuring the highest standards of student safety and wellbeing.
• Act as the school’s key point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Manage safeguarding referrals, disclosures and concerns appropriately, ensuring timely action, accurate documentation and appropriate escalation.
• Maintain confidential and comprehensive safeguarding records in line with school, GEMS and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team on complex safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Liaise effectively with parents, external agencies and relevant authorities where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies, procedures and practices remain current, effective and consistently implemented across the school.
• Identify emerging safeguarding trends, risks and areas requiring intervention or additional support.
• Promote a strong culture of safeguarding in which all members of the school community understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Skills

Teaching qualification

International teaching experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent

Qatar UAE teacher approval (UAE registration)

Job description

GEMS Education is seeking an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for safeguarding and child protection across a leading UAE international school. The role combines leadership with a reduced teaching timetable, ensuring high standards of wellbeing for students and robust safeguarding practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal, SLT, staff, families and external agencies, delivering training and guidance while