Chief Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing Lead

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking a Head of Safeguarding to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all safeguarding functions. The role ensures that all policies and practices meet international standards while fostering a proactive safeguarding culture. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in safeguarding leadership and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. This position involves leading the Safeguarding Team and ensuring student well-being is prioritized in every aspect of the school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior safeguarding or child protection leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing complex safeguarding cases.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of safeguarding functions.
• Ensure safeguarding systems and policies meet international standards.
• Embed safeguarding culture across the school.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and reporting skills

Experience in managing complex safeguarding cases

Change management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree in social work, child welfare, or counseling

5 years in a safeguarding role

Job description

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking a Head of Safeguarding to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all safeguarding functions. The role ensures that all policies and practices meet international standards while fostering a proactive safeguarding culture. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in safeguarding leadership and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. This position involves leading the Safeguarding Team and ensuring student well-being is prioritized in every aspect of the school environment.