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.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 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.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the job description.
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 HR@repton.org.uk.
Package Description: 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