Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer

Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer at The Robert Napier School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RNS/80069

Location

Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE)

Actual Salary Between - £29,829 - £32,036

Hours Per Week

37

Weeks Per Year

42

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 18th Sep, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

About this Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• Has a genuine passion for safeguarding and for helping children and young people to thrive and reach their full potential
• Has a warm, approachable and professional manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and external professionals
• Has excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail, understanding the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and timely action within a safeguarding environment
• Can work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently, use their own initiative and exercise sound judgement
• Is resilient, calm and able to manage competing priorities within a busy and sometimes challenging school environment
• Has experience of working in a similar school or safeguarding environment
• Is committed to our values and understands the vital role that trusted adults play in enabling young people to feel safe, supported and able to flourish
• Is keen to develop their professional knowledge and, for the right candidate, potentially progress towards wider safeguarding responsibilities, including the opportunity to work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

In return, we offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced designated safeguarding lead and a committed safeguarding team
• A comprehensive induction programme, with a strong commitment to continuing professional development
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within safeguarding
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Healthcare Cover
• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• A two-week half-term break in October
• Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school's careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Charli Reader via email [email protected]

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

• Has a genuine passion for safeguarding and for helping children and young people to thrive and reach their full potential
• Has a warm, approachable and professional manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and external professionals
• Has excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail, understanding the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and timely action within a safeguarding environment
• Can work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently, use their own initiative and exercise sound judgement
• Is resilient, calm and able to manage competing priorities within a busy and sometimes challenging school environment
• Has experience of working in a similar school or safeguarding environment
• Is committed to our values and understands the vital role that trusted adults play in enabling young people to feel safe, supported and able to flourish
• Is keen to develop their professional knowledge and, for the right candidate, potentially progress towards wider safeguarding responsibilities, including the opportunity to work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
  
  In return, we offer you:
• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced designated safeguarding lead and a committed safeguarding team
• A comprehensive induction programme, with a strong commitment to continuing professional development
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within safeguarding
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Healthcare Cover
• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• A two-week half-term break in October
• Cycle to work scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school's careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School. Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Charli Reader via email [email protected] We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications. Safeguarding Commitment Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check". Equality & Inclusivity Statement At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.