Head of Safeguarding
Cranleigh School
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2021
Job overview
Term time
Cranleigh School seeks to appoint a Head of Safeguarding who is primarily responsible to the Heads of both Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Preparatory School.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day managing of safeguarding cases and practices across both Schools’ and work closely with the DSLs to set and maintain a culture of safeguarding as the first priority for every member of staff in both schools.
You will have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of safeguarding and will be able to inspire confidence in students, staff, families and external agencies. The person will have extensive experience of managing safeguarding issues and working with a range of agencies to keep children and young people safe. Excellent communication skills and resilience are essential.
The Head of Safeguarding will work a total of 40 hours per week during term time and may involve occasional Saturday mornings. Hours may be required during the holidays as necessary, to fulfil the demands of the role depending on safeguarding activity.
Further details and an application form are available on the School website.
Candidate are requested to submit to the Director of Operations (Bursar) a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form, supported by a full CV, as soon as possible and no later than 09:00 on Monday 6th December 2021.
Applications will be considered as they are received and the vacancy may therefore close earlier than advertised.
Applications should be sent to: By post: The Director of Operations (Bursar), Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QQ or via email to: recruiting@cranleigh.org
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Cranleigh School
Cranleigh is a leading co-educational weekly boarding and day school set in a stunning rural location in more than 280 acres on the edge of the Surrey Hills. In 2015 the School celebrated its 150th anniversary; it has come a long way since its establishment as a school to support the local farming community in 1865.
Cranleigh’s beautiful campus is exceptionally well equipped, with outstanding classrooms, studio, performance and sports facilities, including three theatres, twelve rehearsal and performance spaces, competition pitches, equestrian centre, sports centres, golf course, outdoor education centre and swimming pool.
There are strong links between the School and nearby Cranleigh Preparatory School and pupils also join from a wide variety of other prep schools across London and the home counties, creating a lively, House-based community of young people who are drawn together by their inherent love of life and getting involved in everything Cranleigh has to offer.
In 2015 the newest addition to the Cranleigh family also celebrated a birthday. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, situated at the heart of Saadiyat Island, the Emirates’ island of culture, opened its doors to the first pupils at the Junior School in 2014. Like the other Schools in the Cranleigh family, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi shares the motto Ex Cultu Robur (from Culture comes Strength), an ethos which celebrates co-curricular success alongside academic excellence with remarkable results for every pupil, year on year.
Location
Cranleigh’s 280 acre site, situated eight miles from Guildford near the Surrey - West Sussex border, is part of Cranleigh Village and within forty-five minutes of London.
Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within easy access; there is a fast, regular train service from Guildford to Waterloo.
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