Safeguarding Lead – Independent Secondary School – Richmond upon Thames

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This respected independent 11–18 secondary school in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is known for its strong pastoral systems, academic excellence, and supportive community ethos. The school maintains small class sizes and high professional standards.

Safeguarding and student wellbeing are central to the school’s strategic priorities. Clear procedures, structured reporting systems, and strong partnerships with external agencies are embedded into school practice.

Due to strategic development of pastoral systems, the school is seeking an experienced and highly professional Safeguarding Lead.

Role Overview

The Safeguarding Lead will oversee all safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading safeguarding policy implementation

• Managing child protection referrals

• Liaising with social care and external agencies

• Maintaining detailed safeguarding records

• Delivering safeguarding training to staff

• Supporting vulnerable students

• Attending multi-agency meetings

• Ensuring compliance with KCSIE

• Advising SLT on safeguarding matters

• Supporting pastoral interventions

This is a senior safeguarding role requiring discretion and resilience.

Safeguarding Team

The Safeguarding Lead works alongside the Headteacher, SENCO, and pastoral leaders within a structured framework.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive safeguarding experience in education

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation

• Excellent record-keeping skills

• Strong communication and leadership ability

• Emotional resilience

• Commitment to student welfare

• Professional integrity

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.