Safeguarding and CiC Manager in Broadstairs

THE TRUST Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi‑academy Trust which was established in 2017. It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, The Charles Dickens School, and Barton Manor Free School. It is planned for Sandwich Technology School to join our Trust from 1 November 2026.

OUR SCHOOL The Charles Dickens School is an Ofsted rated “Good” school (March 2023). We are an oversubscribed, non‑selective 11‑16 school located in Broadstairs, Kent with an excellent reputation locally. Our first results post‑COVID in 2022 identified us as the most improved school in Kent and one of the most improved schools in the country. Schools Week identified us as the 8th most improved school in the country between 2019 and 2023. We have consolidated these strong results every year since then, being the highest performing non‑selective school in East Kent for Progress 8 in 2023 and 2024, and for Attainment 8 in 2024 and 2025.

To work here is to embrace the challenges of an economically‑diverse community and understand the influence education has in addressing social immobility. There are few schools in the country where a teacher’s ability to change lives is so evident. This is a career‑defining mission. We’re looking for brilliant people to join us on our journey.

The School has excellent facilities, including state‑of‑the‑art electronic interactive whiteboards and specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for visually‑impaired children and offer a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement.

THE POST Required for an immediate start, the Trustees are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Welfare Manager to work in partnership with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to assist in the responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the School and to take full accountability in the absence of the DSL. Candidates would be involved in participating in strategy discussions and inter‑agency meetings, contributing to student assessment and thereby supporting the whole school, students and their families in safeguarding and child protection.

Deadline: Friday 6 November 2026 at 9:00am. Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date. The Charles Dickens 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 is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s. Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.