Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer

The Robert Napier School · Gillingham, South East

Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer at The Robert Napier School, based in Gillingham, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Gillingham, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
18 Sep 2026

Reference 583084a2bbff1e5a1469a5995898474d9b971f7f

About the 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

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 removed]

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.

Reference: 583084a2bbff1e5a1469a5995898474d9b971f7f · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via The Robert Napier School

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