Head of Health & Safety

As a successful Group of schools with a comprehensive programme of co-curricular activities, the Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) has a wide-ranging risk profile and is required to comply with an extensive framework of regulatory and other standards. The post’s focus is on the Health & Safety of pupils, staff, contractors, visitors and others who may be affected by the group’s undertakings, including both on-site and during off-site activities.

Providing advice and support to the school communities in order to ensure that all health, safety and fire legislation and relevant standards are adhered to, and policies and practices are adopted.

To provide expert skills and knowledge to the school communities in order to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture.

To plan, implement, monitor and review the protective and preventative measures and work to minimise accidents, injuries and occupational health problems.

This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week. Hours of work are likely to be 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch (unpaid) but flexibility in hours will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post.

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 9.30am on Friday 28 February 2025

interviews likely to be held on: W/C 10 March 2025

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.