Head of Safeguarding

Stamford American International School, a leading international institution located in Singapore, caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years. With a diverse community from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer an enriching educational environment that emphasizes student welfare and academic success.

As an IB World School, Stamford American provides a wide range of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, including the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). Our outstanding faculty comprises more than 350 qualified educators from over 40 nationalities, all selected through a meticulous recruitment process. These educators not only possess strong subject expertise and teaching skills but also thrive in building meaningful connections and fostering an environment where students feel safe, supported, and appreciated.

We are currently looking for a Head of Safeguarding to join our committed Safeguarding team.

Position Summary:

The Head of Safeguarding will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for all safeguarding and child protection initiatives at Stamford American International School. This role entails ensuring that our safeguarding systems, policies, and practices meet the highest international standards while complying with Cognita’s safeguarding framework and local regulations in Singapore.

The Head of Safeguarding will serve as a prominent and effective leader, fostering a proactive and positive safeguarding culture throughout the school. They will embed safeguarding principles into all aspects of school operations, offering professional guidance to the Safeguarding Team, overseeing case management, and providing expert consultation. This role requires a highly experienced safeguarding professional capable of balancing operational decision-making with strategic planning, ensuring that student safety and well-being remain central to every policy, process, and partnership.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior safeguarding or child protection leadership role, preferably within an international or multi-school setting.
• Proven experience in managing complex safeguarding cases and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence, advise, and build trust at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change, develop strategies, and cultivate a safeguarding culture.
• Comprehensive understanding of child protection frameworks, including handling allegations against adults and conducting risk assessments.
• Strong analytical capabilities and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret safeguarding data and present insights to leadership and governance bodies.
• Sensitivity to work within diverse cultural contexts.

Educational Requirements:

• A degree in social work, child welfare, or counseling; and/or substantial experience in a safeguarding role.
• At least 5 years of experience in a safeguarding position within a school or in partnership with educational institutions. Experience in international schools is preferred.
• Advanced training or certification in child protection/safeguarding leadership.

Stamford American is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. As part of our recruitment process, all potential employees must undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all reference and background checks as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

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