Safeguarding and Policy Consultant
ISL requires specialised consultancy services to review our existing policy frameworks for Gender, Safeguarding. SEA and Child Online Protection; recommend and draft updated policies; and conduct training for all school staff on the same The Individual will conduct a thorough review of ISL policies, benchmarking them with sector best practices and identifying areas of weakness, gaps, or inconsistencies. S/he will draft new policy documents to bring ISLs policy framework up to date, and will work closely with the Head of School and Board of Governors to finalise the same. S/he will also provide training and support to ISL staff to understand and implement the updated pallcles. The consultant is expected to perform the in close collaboration with the school counsellor and the safeguarding team Specific Tasks will include:
1) Desk review of ISL policies and procedures benchmarked against sector best practices
2) Solicit feedback, perceptions and opinions on gender issues, safeguarding and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) at ISL from students, parents and staff, through focus groups, surveys, and/or other methods.
3) Present findings and recommendation to the Board of Governors and ISL staff
4) Draft updated policy documents with guidance and feedback from the Head of School, counsellors and Board of Governors
5) Develop procedures and tools to ensure appropriate implementation and monitoring
6) Train ISL staff on policies and procedures and provide a period of follow-up support as determined together with the Head of School, Safeguarding focal point, and Board of Governors.
Applicants MUST include the position applied for in the subject box/subject line. The closing date for applications is 21st October 2022.
