Safeguarding Compliance Officer

Overview

Location: Repton School

Reporting to: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent, Term time only.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Salary: Up to £25,308 per annum

The Safeguarding Compliance Officer is a significant role, acting as one of the Deputy DSL Team, and taking operational responsibility for the management of safeguarding administration across the school on a day-to-day basis. The Safeguarding Compliance Officer plays a critical role, supporting the school in ensuring full compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements and best practice. The Safeguarding Compliance Officer works closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Senior Management Team (SMT), and external agencies to promote a safe and supportive environment for all pupils, staff, volunteers and visitors.

This is a non-teaching role, ensuring that the candidate's primary focus is on supporting the DSL, the Senior Management Team and Governors to coordinate safeguarding across the school.

Responsibilities

The role includes operational management of safeguarding administration and supporting the DSL and SMT in coordinating safeguarding across the school.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience working in a safeguarding or compliance role within education or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, including Early Help and attendance processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.

How to apply

Please submit your application online by 19th November 2025.

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via the following email: .