Designated Safeguarding Lead, Health & Safety Lead and SLT Policy & Project Support

Overview Designated Safeguarding Lead, Health & Safety Lead, and SLT Policy & Project Support

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About The School - Hastings 1400 students | 55 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Hastings School aims to provide high-quality education within a culture of care. Founded in 1971, Hastings School is rapidly growing, with a new 21st Century Sixth Form teaching block opened in September 2019 and a new Primary campus in September 2021. As part of the Cognita Group, our staff has access to extensive professional development opportunities and can share best practices with colleagues across schools.

The school offers a superb quality of life, with wonderful weather, culture, sports, food, and people, and is located within reach of skiing, Spain, and Europe. The cost of living is lower than in the UK.

About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education, founded in 2004, with over 100 schools across 16 countries, serving more than 85,000 students. Our purpose is to create environments where everyone can thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

About The Role As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Health & Safety Lead, and SLT Policy & Project Support at Hastings School, you will ensure a safe, well-governed, and progressive environment. Responsibilities include overseeing safeguarding and child protection procedures, leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring policy compliance, staff training, supporting audits, maintaining policies, managing projects with SLT, HR, and regional teams, and collaborating on alumni and school events. Approximately 30% of your time will involve teaching or administrative duties.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

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Responsibilities Oversee safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Lead health and safety initiatives and policy compliance.

Coordinate staff training and support audits.

Maintain and develop school policies in collaboration with SLT, HR, and regional teams.

Manage projects with SLT, HR, and regional teams; collaborate on alumni and school events.

Allocate ~30% of time to teaching or administrative duties.

Who we are looking for An experienced education professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and school operations. You are organized, proactive, and comfortable working across teams. You possess excellent communication skills, some knowledge of Spanish, and thrive under pressure, adapting quickly to multiple priorities. You are passionate about student wellbeing, staff development, and school improvement.

How To Apply Complete this application before the closing date : Friday 30 May 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers, and third parties must undergo background checks before employment. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and dignity. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the deadline for the right candidate.

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