Director of Safeguarding & Student Welfare

The Society of Heads; St Albans; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Albans School in St Albans, United Kingdom, invites applications for the Director of Safeguarding, January 2027 start. The postholder serves as the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and joins the school leadership team, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

You will lead safeguarding, child protection, and attendance monitoring while working with pastoral staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to identify concerns and provide support.

Qualifications

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibilities under KCSIE
• Lead safeguarding and child protection initiatives
• Liaise with pastoral staff, pupils, parents and external agencies

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the School.
• Work closely with the Second Master and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs).
• Promote and monitor pupil attendance and well-being.
• Collaborate with external agencies to identify concerns and provide support.

Job description

St Albans School in St Albans, United Kingdom, invites applications for the Director of Safeguarding, January 2027 start. The postholder serves as the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and joins the school leadership team, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

You will lead safeguarding, child protection, and attendance monitoring while working with pastoral staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to identify concerns and provide support.