Group Head - Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is seeking a Group Head of Safeguarding to lead safeguarding strategy and operational oversight across multiple campuses. The role involves managing safeguarding teams, ensuring compliance with KCSIE and Prevent legislation, and mitigating risk. Candidates must have extensive practical safeguarding experience, a DSL Level 4 qualification, and strong leadership skills. The position requires frequent travel between campuses and a deep commitment to student wellbeing.
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Experience
Experience not specified
Function
Administrative
Work mode
Hybrid, UK
Company
Tier 3
What you will work on
The Bedford College Group is seeking a Group Head of Safeguarding to lead safeguarding strategy and operational oversight across multiple campuses. The role involves managing safeguarding teams, ensuring compliance with KCSIE and Prevent legislation, and mitigating risk. Candidates must have extensive practical safeguarding experience, a DSL Level 4 qualification, and strong leadership skills. The position requires frequent travel between campuses and a deep commitment to student wellbeing.
TAL's take
Stable public-sector style role in a large educational group, though limited growth potential for engineering/tech talent.
Very clearly defined responsibilities within the safeguarding and compliance domain for an educational setting.
Must haves
- Safeguarding-related qualification
- DSL Level 4+ certification
- Experience leading safeguarding teams
- Deep understanding of KCSIE and Prevent legislation
- Ability to work peripatetically across multiple campuses
Tools and skills
About the company
Educational institution/college group, not a technology product or engineering-focused organization.