Job Description

Roedean

An independent 11-18 girls’ day and boarding school in Brighton

Required as soon as possible

Director of Safeguarding

(term time plus 7 weeks – 41 weeks in total)

Roedean is an extraordinary school, sitting within the South Downs National Park and overlooking the English Channel. It is not just the location, but our reputation for excellence in pastoral care, our strong academic focus, and our genuine belief in the importance of creativity and an all-round education, that makes Roedean unique.

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Safeguarding to take lead responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the School, and support all other staff in dealing with any safeguarding and child protection concerns that arise.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing safeguarding in a school or similar setting and a strong track record of middle or senior management of a safeguarding nature.

We welcome your interest in being part of our journey at a time of continued development, and with the recent arrival of Niamh Green as Head.

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please download an application pack from our website via the button below. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 9am, 30 October 2023. Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.

Registered Charity No 307063

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