Global Head of Safeguarding

Globeducate is a leading international group of schools in 11 countries, dedicated to providing high-quality education to students around the world. With a network of schools across multiple countries, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all our students. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Global Head of Safeguarding to lead and oversee the safeguarding policies and practices across our global network of schools. The successful candidate will ensure that all students are protected from harm and that our schools maintain the highest standards of child protection and welfare. This is a remote role with flexible location based in Europe, with regular international travel required.

Reporting to the Chief Education Officer, the Global Head of Safeguarding will assume the following responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor safeguarding policies and procedures across all Globeducate schools.
• Provide expert advice and support to regional safeguarding leads, school leadership teams and staff members on safeguarding issues.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with Globeducate’s safeguarding standards.
• Collect and analyse group-wide data to identify trends and produce quarterly safeguarding reports that highlight key findings and recommended actions.
• Lead training programmes for staff on safeguarding practices and child protection.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to enhance safeguarding measures.
• Investigate and respond to safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Promote a culture of vigilance and proactive safeguarding within the organization.
• Stay updated on global best practices and legal requirements related to safeguarding.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree and relevant qualification in Education (Post-graduate, Master's, or Doctorate level) and/or Social Work.
• Extensive, recent experience in safeguarding and child protection in schools, or social, health or child protection services, including a proven track record in developing and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures across different contexts.
• Extensive knowledge of local, national, and international legislation and guidelines to understand best safeguarding practices.
• Experience in delivering training programmes on safeguarding practices to staff and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with students, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations into safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and develop appropriate safeguarding measures.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proven leadership skills to guide and support a team in implementing safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Why Join Globeducate?

• Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to educational excellence.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students around the world.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (according to the process outlined in the advertisement). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Successful applications will be subject to child protection screening, including robust vetting procedures, checks with past employers, and relevant safeguarding assessments.

Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. This post holds safeguarding responsibilities and is defined as regulated activity. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks/Overseas Police Checks and Prohibition check, Overseas Teaching Sanctions check, Disqualification from childcare check (if applicable). Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and candidates will be asked to talk through their applications during the interview, including periods when they were not working. ICS London is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.