Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer

The Robert Napier School, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Between - £29,829 - £32,036

Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer job summary

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 creader@robertnapier.org.uk

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting 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".

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Robert Napier School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1048 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Robert Napier School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-robert-napier-school-gillingham

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