Safeguarding and Well-being Lead

District Office (DO)  November 9, 2026

Position Description

191 workdays, plus additional stipend days as required.

Summary

International Schools Group (ISG) is a multicultural organization of accredited schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offering a challenging world-class education. Committed to our mission, we inspire innovation and compassionate action. Driven by our district's guiding principles and strategic priorities, ISG schools are student-centered. Our shared focus is complemented by the diversity of our community and curricular frameworks, which include American state and national standards, the National Curriculum for England, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, iGCSE, and A-Level.

ISG is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in which every student is protected, valued and able to thrive. Safeguarding and student well-being are shared responsibilities across the organization and are central to ISG's commitment to High-Quality Learning, Wellbeing and Belonging, and Professional Excellence.

The Safeguarding and Well-being Lead provides district-level leadership and professional guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of ISG's Central Child Protection Strategy and safeguarding systems. Working collaboratively with the Superintendent's Office, school leadership, HR and relevant departments, the role supports consistent safeguarding practices across all campuses, strengthens prevention and early identification systems, and provides guidance in responding to child protection concerns and incidents.

The position also leads district-wide safeguarding awareness and training initiatives, monitors emerging risks and trends, and supports schools in developing effective approaches to student protection and well-being. Through collaboration, consultation and continuous improvement, the Safeguarding and Well-being Lead promotes a culture of safety, accountability, professional responsibility and care throughout ISG.

Position Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Child Protection Strategy and Safeguarding Systems

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children and young people, in accordance with ISG's Child Protection Handbook, policies and procedures.
• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the ISG Central Child Protection Strategy.
• Ensure alignment of district-wide safeguarding practices with ISG policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Superintendent's Office, school leadership, HR and relevant departments to promote consistent safeguarding practices across all campuses.
• Identify systemic safeguarding risks, evaluate existing practices and recommend appropriate preventative and corrective measures.
• Promote a culture in which student protection and well-being are understood as shared responsibilities across the organization.
• Oversee the district's safeguarding reporting system (MyConcern), supporting appropriate access, staff training and consistent use across campuses.

Prevention, Early Identification and Intervention

• Develop and support the implementation of school-wide prevention initiatives that promote safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Support schools in identifying and addressing factors that may place students at risk, including abuse, neglect, bullying, harassment, violence and other safeguarding concerns.
• Strengthen systems for early identification, reporting, intervention and monitoring of student safety and well-being concerns.
• Provide guidance to school leadership and staff on safeguarding practices, professional boundaries, appropriate staff-student interactions and student supervision.
• Promote approaches that support students' social, emotional and behavioral well-being, resilience and sense of safety.
• Work collaboratively with school counselors, student support teams and campus administration to support appropriate prevention and intervention measures.

Safeguarding Consultation, Response and Case Support

• Provide professional guidance and consultation to school leaders and staff when responding to child protection concerns and safeguarding incidents.
• Advise and support staff in following established reporting, documentation, referral and escalation procedures.
• Support schools in identifying appropriate interventions and support for students affected by safeguarding incidents, trauma or crisis situations.
• Provide or coordinate appropriate social and emotional support within the scope of the role and in collaboration with qualified school-based professionals.
• Advise on safeguarding-related case reviews and investigative processes in coordination with designated school leadership and relevant departments, ensuring student welfare, confidentiality and established procedures remain priorities.
• Coordinate referrals and appropriate support services with families and external community providers when required.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and ensure that sensitive safeguarding information is shared only with relevant individuals in accordance with established procedures.

Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct and oversee district-level reviews of safeguarding practices and identify gaps or areas requiring improvement.
• Assess school-wide risk factors affecting student safety, including bullying, harassment, violence, supervision and the physical and emotional school environment.
• Work with school leadership and relevant departments to develop, implement and monitor appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Collect and evaluate relevant safeguarding data to identify trends, monitor concerns and assess the effectiveness of prevention and intervention initiatives.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to inform district-level safeguarding priorities and improvements.
• Monitor emerging child protection and student well-being concerns, research developments in the field and recommend appropriate organizational responses.
• Review existing safeguarding systems and practices regularly to support continuous improvement and consistency across campuses.

Training, Awareness and Capacity Building

• Stay current with research, legislation and developments in child protection, safeguarding and student well-being, sharing relevant updates and recommended practices with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor regular child protection and safeguarding awareness training for school leaders, teachers, support staff and relevant contractors.
• Provide guidance and training on recognizing, reporting and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Promote awareness of professional boundaries, appropriate staff-student interactions, student supervision and duty of care.
• Work with school leadership to ensure staff understand their individual safeguarding responsibilities and the procedures for escalating concerns.
• Support the development of age-appropriate student awareness initiatives that promote personal safety, help-seeking behavior and protection.
• Evaluate training and awareness initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen staff knowledge and safeguarding practice.

Crisis Response and Multi-Agency Coordination

• Provide professional leadership and guidance during crises involving student safety, child protection or significant student well-being concerns.
• Coordinate with school leadership, counselors, nurses, security, HR and relevant departments to support an appropriate and coordinated response.
• Support schools in responding to critical incidents and ensuring that appropriate student and family support services are identified.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate psychological, medical and community support services when required.
• Contribute to the development, review and evaluation of emergency response and crisis management procedures, ensuring student protection and well-being remain central considerations.
• Support coordination with relevant external agencies and community providers, as appropriate.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designated supervisor.

Qualifications and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Child Protection or a related field of study.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in Child Protection, Safeguarding, Social Work, Counseling or Student Well-being.
• Strong knowledge of child protection principles, safeguarding frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practice, student well-being and risk assessment.
• Understanding of safeguarding reporting, referral, documentation and escalation procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with safeguarding systems and case management platforms, such as MyConcern, is an asset.

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience

• Significant professional experience in child protection, safeguarding, student well-being or a related field.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring safeguarding policies, strategies or systems.
• Experience advising school leaders and staff on safeguarding concerns, case management and appropriate interventions.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, reviewing safeguarding practices and recommending improvements.
• Experience developing and delivering professional training and awareness programmes.
• Experience supporting crisis response and coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working within a K-12 school environment, preferably in an international or multicultural educational setting.
• Experience working with external agencies, community providers and families on safeguarding and student well-being matters.

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with the ability to guide and influence safeguarding practices across multiple campuses.
• Excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with school leaders, staff, families and external stakeholders.
• Sound professional judgment and decision-making when handling sensitive, complex or high-risk safeguarding matters.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive information and cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify risks, evaluate data and recommend appropriate interventions and improvements.
• Ability to provide professional guidance, training and support to diverse groups of staff.
• Strong organizational and case management skills, including effective documentation, monitoring and follow-up.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and campuses while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.
• Empathy, maturity and a strong commitment to child protection, student well-being and professional responsibility.    

JOB CODE: 08-2728-016