National Head of Safeguarding – Education Network

OneSchool Global

Coventry

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

OneSchool Global UK is recruiting a National Head of Safeguarding to lead safeguarding across 23 UK campuses and to support campus leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads. The role focuses on strategic leadership, governance, training and safeguarding culture across a large multi-site educational network.

You will provide expert supervision, drive audits and respond to safeguarding incidents while shaping policy and practice at a national level.

Qualifications

Significant safeguarding leadership experience within education, children's services or a related sector.
Current or previous Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) experience.
A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, governance and best practice.
Experience supporting safeguarding improvements across multiple sites or teams.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to analyse safeguarding data and translate findings into meaningful action.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of safeguarding strategy across 23 UK campuses.
Provide expert guidance and professional supervision to DSLs and safeguarding teams.
Lead safeguarding audits, quality assurance reviews and compliance activity.
Analyse safeguarding trends, risks and themes to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and deliver training, guidance and safeguarding resources.
Support critical incident management and organisational safeguarding responses.
Report safeguarding performance and key insights to senior leaders and governance committees.