Assistant Head Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

About the School - Brighton College (Singapore):

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.

The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Head Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.

It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an exceptional Assistant Head - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to join our expanding school community from August 2026. This is an outstanding opportunity to take strategic ownership of safeguarding during a pivotal phase of the school's development, as we grow from a firstclass Prep School into one of the region's leading allthrough schools, offering education from PreNursery to Year 13.

What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for the overall governance, promotion and implementation of Safeguarding measures and practices within BCS.
• To perform proprietor's annual safeguarding review and reporting on relevant findings to management.
• Refer cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children's social care, as required.
• Support staff who make referrals to local authority children's social care.
• Refer cases where a person is dismissed or left due to risk/harm to a child to the Disclosure and Barring Service, as required.
• Refer cases where a crime may have been committed to the Police, as required.
• Ensure detailed, accurate, secure written records keeping.
• Ensure the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are known, understood and used appropriately.
• Ensure the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is reviewed annually (as a minimum) and the procedures and implementation are updated and reviewed regularly, and work with governing bodies or proprietors regarding this.
• Ensure the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available publicly and parents are aware of the fact that referrals about suspected abuse or neglect may be made and the role of the school in this.
• Link with the three Safeguarding Partners to make sure staff are aware of any training opportunities and the latest local policies on local safeguarding arrangements.
• Development and delivery of Safeguarding training to required personnels.
• Liaise with the Heads and DDSL(s) to inform them of issues, especially in case of any ongoing enquiries.
• Liaise with the designated authorities for child protection concerns in cases which concern an adult in a position of trust.
• Assisting the Head of College with ensuring the school is compliant with all safeguarding requirements, as detailed in the Cognita Asia Safeguarding Policy.
• Ensuring staff are kept appraised of the latest updates to KCSIE and that all colleagues receive suitable training regarding all safeguarding matters.
• Liaise with staff (especially pastoral support staff, Wellbeing Leads, school nurses and SENCOs) on matters of safety and safeguarding.
• Where children leave the school, and they have had a Safeguarding File at any point their time in the school, the DSL should ensure that their file is transferred to the new school as soon as possible. This should be transferred separately from the main pupil file, ensuring secure transit, and confirmation of receipt should be obtained.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree with PGCE or equivalent.
• Holds a recognised certificate in Designated Safeguarding.
• Have a working knowledge of how local authorities conduct a child protection case conference and a child protection review conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so.
• Have an excellent track record as an experienced DSL from a school with a British Curriculum.
• International school experience (preferred).
• Superb writing and speaking abilities.
• Exemplifies the Brighton College (Singapore) values of Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.
• An international outlook and understanding of working in diverse environments.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• Professional Development

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser:

https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2295c=cognitapeople&source=mycareersfuture

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous background checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College's pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3rd) parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Brighton College (Singapore) Pte Ltd

SSGRegistration Number: 201904884D

Period of Registration : 14 October 2023 to 13 October 2027