Designated Safeguarding Lead

SchoolBrowse; España; On-site; PHP 2,326,000 - 3,488,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Free lunch every day

Job summary

O Castro British International School in Vigo is seeking a Designated Safeguarding Lead to oversee safeguarding and child protection across the school. The role requires you to act as the primary contact for safeguarding concerns and to work with staff, pupils and parents to ensure timely and secure actions.

The post requires the ability to develop and review safeguarding policies, coordinate with external agencies, and maintain robust records while fostering a safe, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage safeguarding and child protection to comply with KCSIE and local procedures.
• Provide advice, support and guidance to staff, pupils and parents on safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain secure records and escalate referrals to external agencies when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and review of safeguarding policies and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with senior leaders, pastoral staff and external services to protect pupils.
• Monitor safeguarding patterns and report to leadership and governing bodies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive school culture with vigilant safeguarding practices.

Skills

Safeguarding leadership

Staff guidance

Policy development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Education

Degree in English or related field

Job description

About the school

O Castro British International School is a happy, inclusive and successful school in Vigo, Spain with over 700 students in Primary and Secondary. The school follows the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge International Curriculum for KS3 in English, Maths and Science, together with IGCSE and A Levels. O Castro is part of the Globeducate group, a network of more than 70 schools across three continents that welcomes more than 40,000 students each day. Each institution is dedicated to academic excellence and shaping students to become global citizens of the future. Globeducate was established in Spain in 1972. Membership of the group provides students with opportunities to study at other schools within the network and enables staff to access extensive professional development. The group also organises annual events such as a Music Festival, mini Olympics and art exhibitions.

The role

O Castro British International School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the school complies fully with statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant local authority procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, providing advice, support and guidance to staff, pupils and parents.
• Receive, record and manage safeguarding disclosures and referrals, ensuring timely action, secure record-keeping and appropriate escalation to external agencies when required.
• Oversee and contribute to the development, implementation and regular review of the school’s safeguarding policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Work closely with senior leadership, pastoral staff, external services and multi-agency partners to ensure a holistic approach to pupil welfare and protection.
• Monitor patterns and trends in safeguarding concerns and provide reports and recommendations to school leadership and governing bodies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and vigilant school culture where every child feels supported, listened to and protected.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• C1/C2 level of English.
• Degree in Education, English or a related field.
• Completed specialised DSL/Level 3 safeguarding training.
• Successful applicants will have undertaken an enhanced safeguarding check and local police checks.

Benefits & package

• Permanent contract.
• A free lunch every day.
• Engaged, lively and creative learners who take pride in their school.
• A strong, forward-thinking, collegiate leadership team.
• Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues.

At Globeducate, we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair work environment and to offering equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or age. We actively work on the integration of people with different abilities and ensure that all employees have the same opportunities for professional growth and development.