Assistant Campus Principal

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