Job overview
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy. We are a coeducational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 – 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders, heavily involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.
Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.
We offer
- Professional, supportive and committed staff team
- Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
- Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
- Free on-site parking
The Role
This is a significant opportunity to join the Royal Alexandra and Albert School at a pivotal time for our Safeguarding team. We are looking for a practitioner who understands that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and who operates with the unwavering mindset that “it could and does happen here.”
We are seeking a candidate who:
- Exhibits relentless professional curiosity and notices the subtle shifts in a child’s baseline behaviour.
- Advocates for a “Think Family” approach, understanding that adult stressors are often the root of a child’s change in demeanour.
- Expertly delivers factual, evidence-led documentation, ensuring the child’s voice and lived experience remain central to every record.
- Thrives in a large-team environment, coordinating with our 14 Deputy DSLs to maintain a culture of vigilance.
Current Information on the Safeguarding Team
The Deputy Head Pastoral serves as our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), leading a robust team dedicated to ensuring all children and young adults at RAAS are protected.
The Safeguarding Officer is a central leadership figure within this hub, overseeing the triage of incoming concerns and the strategic allocation of CPOMS referrals to the relevant members of our 14-strong Deputy DSL team.
You will work in a high-collaboration environment alongside our Counsellors, Health Centre staff, Pastoral team, and SENCo. We don’t just “do” safeguarding; we live a culture of safety that extends across our boarding and day provision.
You will need to have the commitment and enthusiasm to contribute to the success of a dynamic, well managed and successful team.
For further information and to apply for the role, please visit the Royal Alexandra & Albert School website: Job Vacancies – Royal Alexandra & Albert School
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.
