- Excellent understanding of:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Independent School Standards
- Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
OneSchool Global UK has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Campus Principal with Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibility to join our Ashbrook Campus in Coventry. This is a key leadership role, with responsibility for supporting educational excellence, student wellbeing and safeguarding across the campus.
As a senior member of the Campus Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Campus Principal, supporting the strategic leadership and effective day-to-day management of the campus. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture, and ensuring that students are supported to achieve their full potential.
Alongside your wider leadership responsibilities, you will act as the campus Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing clear leadership and oversight of safeguarding and child protection. You will ensure that robust safeguarding practices are embedded across the campus and that all statutory requirements, policies and procedures are consistently upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding & Student Welfare (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in leading safeguarding and child protection across the campus
- Act as a source of advice, guidance, and support for staff on safeguarding matters and manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, and record keeping in line with statutory guidance
- Liaise with external agencies including Children’s Social Care, Police, Early Help Services, Local Authorities, and safeguarding partners where appropriate
- Support safeguarding investigations, strategy discussions, and multi-agency meetings
- Monitor vulnerable students and contribute to plans that promote their safety, wellbeing, attendance, and educational outcomes
Leadership & School Improvement
- Support the Campus Principal in the leadership and management of the campus and drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, student attainment, and progress
- Provide day-to-day leadership, inspiration, and support to teaching and support staff
- Promote and develop learner wellbeing across all key stages
- Contribute to the School Improvement Plan, self-evaluation, and campus performance reporting
- Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards and inspection requirements
- Line manage allocated staff, including performance management, appraisal, induction, and probation processes
Teaching & Learning
- Maintain high-quality classroom teaching aligned with the Teachers’ Standards
- Support staff in delivering engaging, differentiated, and inclusive lessons
- Promote self-directed learning and effective use of digital learning platforms
- Act as Form Tutor for a designated year group where required
- Lead and facilitate staff CPD, coaching, and mentoring opportunities
About You
We are looking for an experienced educational leader who is passionate about student achievement, staff development, and safeguarding excellence.
You will demonstrate:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and a relevant degree
- Significant teaching experience across Key Stages 3-5
- Experience in a leadership, middle leadership, or senior leadership role within an educational setting
- Current Designated Safeguarding Lead training (or willingness to achieve this immediately upon appointment)
- Prevent Duty training and strong safeguarding knowledge
- Excellent understanding of:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Independent School Standards
- Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
- Experience of using data to drive school improvement and student outcomes
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and organisational skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and external stakeholders
Why you’ll love working with us
At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme membership.
- Enthusiastic, motivated students who want to learn with minimal behavioural challenges.
- High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.
- Ongoing professional learning opportunities through our Global Teacher Academy.
- Strong career advancement opportunities.
- Great work-life balance and a focus on well-being. No after-school or weekend sports and limited out-of-hours school activities.
- Signature pedagogy – self-directed learning framework.
- Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.
- Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
About OSG
OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Learn more
Working with us: Working with us
Our Campus: https://www.oneschoolglobal.com/
Our values: Our Values
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and truly experience the joy of teaching?
Our safeguarding statement
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate criminal records and barred list checks, online searches, references, and verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history, in line with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation and applicants are required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the applicable filtering rules. Any criminal record information disclosed will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation.
OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.
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