Director of Safeguarding
Reporting to: Chief Executive-Chief Inspector
Direct reports: Safeguarding Officer
Job Description
The post-holder will bring significant safeguarding experience and in-depth knowledge of relevant
legislation, policy, procedures and good practice regarding children and young people.
Lead safeguarding knowledge, understanding and application across inspection remits
Work closely with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure excellent and up-to-date
understanding and application of safeguarding requirements on inspection
Lead and maintaining ISI safeguarding policy and ensure this is applied appropriately
throughout our activities
Liaise with the Department for Education on referral of all concerns, including those relating
to safeguarding
Liaise with external organisations and agencies on communication of concerns and the
promotion of understanding of ISI’s work as an inspectorate
Develop relationships with other inspectorates to share best practice, support and enhance
the impact of ISI inspection of safeguarding
Work closely with the ISI Director of Training and Quality Assurance to produce and deliver
safeguarding training for inspectors
Advise the Board, ISI senior leadership and inspectors on all matters relating to safeguarding
Contribute to data collection and reporting by ISI on safeguarding and inspection
Person specification
Deep understanding and experience of safeguarding principles and effective practice
Up-to-date and deep working knowledge of statutory requirements concerning safeguarding
School inspection experience, preferably across both maintained and independent schools
Excellent people skills and relationship management
Highly organised
Demonstrable ability to work across multiple projects and teams
Ability to respond calmly and proportionately in demanding circumstances
Proven track record of excellent judgement in challenging, high-pressure situations
Commitment to put the safety and well-bring of children first at all times
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Independent School Standards and how
to apply them
