The Society of Heads
Safeguarding Governor
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Summary
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.
Detail
The applicant should be willing to learn and develop in the role. Experience in education, social care, or governance is helpful but not essential.
About The Role
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.
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- 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
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