Safeguarding Governor

We are looking for a Safeguarding Governor to join our governing board in a voluntary capacity (approx. 4-8 hours/month). The role is focused on pupil well-being, safeguarding and child protection., As our Safeguarding Governor, you will:

• Lead on safeguarding and child protection at a strategic level.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure our safeguarding policies and practices are up to date and effective.
• Monitor safeguarding processes and champion staff and governor training.
• Review our single central record and safer recruitment processes.
• Conduct termly safeguarding visits and report back to the governing board.
• Act as a point of contact for external safeguarding audits and liaise with the local authority.
What We Offer:
• Access to governor induction and ongoing safeguarding training
• Reimbursement for reasonable expenses
• The school has memberships with governors' networks and can access best-practice resources
• Termly briefings from the Headteacher and DSL
• Opportunity to contribute to school improvement planning and pupil well-being initiative
Documents

The applicant should be willing to learn and develop in the role. Experience in education, social care, or governance is helpful but not essential.