King's College School Wimbledon - Safeguarding Officer

South West London
King's College School Wimbledon
Full-time

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding safeguarding officer from June or September 2025. The purpose of the role is to support the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) across the senior school, the junior school and Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (WPCS) in their work to promote a strong culture of safeguarding and to safeguard children.

Detail

Start Date: June or September 2025

Salary: circa £45,000 per annum (based on experience)

Plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

The safeguarding officer will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) in the senior school, and will report to the senior school DSL. They may also be asked to act as a DDSL in the junior school and WCPS.

The postholder will be expected to be very familiar with the current version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other statutory documents relating to safeguarding, and to support the DSLs in implementing these at the school.

The successful candidate will need:

A commitment to the school’s ethos and values

Relevant experience, knowledge and training in safeguarding

Experience in undertaking safeguarding duties in a school/education or partner agency setting

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to the highest standards of record keeping

The ability to listen and communicate effectively with a range of audiences including children, families, colleagues, schools and external multi-agency organisations

The ability to carry out case management and investigative work

A strong work ethic, high standards, a commitment to excellence and ongoing improvement, and a positive attitude to achieving goals

Diplomacy, with a professional manner, and the ability to balance different priorities

High levels of personal integrity, the highest standards of discretion, the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and an excellent understanding of the principles of data protection and data management

Confidence in the use of relevant IT systems and software

Calmness and resilience under pressure

This is a full-time role, based on 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 9am.

Interview dates: Thursday 24th April 2025.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.