Job Overview
HEAD OF SAFEGUARDING AND WELLBEING
Warminster School seeks to appoint an innovative and supportive Head of Safeguarding and Wellbeing and DSL. This is an operational leadership role responsible for the day-to-day delivery of safeguarding and the coordination of wellbeing provision across the school.
The postholder will ensure that safeguarding systems, processes, and practices are consistently applied and compliant with statutory guidance, while also supporting the development of pupil and staff wellbeing.
They must be able to work independently, have a sound knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding, excellent IT skills, good/strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with pupils in a secondary setting.
This is a very exciting opportunity to assist in maintaining a safe working environment in this well respected and high performing independent school.
Steeped in over 300 years of historical tradition and set in a stunning 60-acre campus in the heart of the south west of England, Warminster School is truly a community spirited thriving boarding and day school offering an exceptional all-round education to pupils from 2-18. Warminster offers both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Sixth Form, as well as being one of few schools to offer the IB Career-related programme.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 22 June 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 26 June.
We advise that applicants reply promptly as the School reserves the right to make an appointment at any time during the process.
Full-time, term time only plus 6 weeks* (*the member of staff would be required to attend INSET days outside of term dates.)
Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (Pro-rata)
Warminster 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, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg Charity No: 1042204.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
