Job type
PermanentLocation
CambridgeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Leadership Pay Scale L1-L4Closing date
29 May 2025
DSL, Compliance and Quality Lead - Cambridge - Leadership Pay Scale L1-L4
Hours: Full time (term time), with an annual expectation for an additional 20 days to be carried out outside of term-time.
Your new school
Gretton School is an independent specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, specifically high functioning autism. We welcome students from 5—19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Based just outside Cambridge, we work with 12 counties to provide a broad and individualised education for these unique and wonderful students. The school is growing and developing, its integrated therapeutic team are working tirelessly alongside the management team and the teaching and support staff to further develop our fantastic practise and outcomes. This is a really exciting time for Gretton School, its staff and students, do you have what it takes to share the journey, and effectively support the school to its rightful bright future?
Your new role
Gretton School is seeking a dedicated and experienced DSL, Compliance and Quality Lead to join our School Leadership Team. This pivotal role ensures whole-school compliance across Safeguarding, Data Protection, and Quality Assurance - including our Residential provision.
Gretton School is an independent specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, specifically high functioning autism. We welcome students from 5—19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Based just outside Cambridge, we work with 12 counties to provide a broad and individualised education for these unique and wonderful students. The school is growing and developing, its integrated therapeutic team are working tirelessly alongside the management team and the teaching and support staff to further develop our fantastic practise and outcomes. This is a really exciting time for Gretton School, its staff and students, do you have what it takes to share the journey, and effectively support the school to its rightful bright future?
Your new role
Gretton School is seeking a dedicated and experienced DSL, Compliance and Quality Lead to join our School Leadership Team. This pivotal role ensures whole-school compliance across Safeguarding, Data Protection, and Quality Assurance - including our Residential provision.
Key responsibilities
- Lead safeguarding strategy and oversee a team of Designated Staff for Safeguarding.
- Ensure compliance with DfE, Ofsted, ISI, ISS, NMS, and autism-specific regulations.
- Oversee policy development, safer recruitment, and data protection (GDPR).
- Drive the school’s Quality Assurance processes and reporting.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards across all areas of school life.
What we’re looking for
- Proven leadership in safeguarding and compliance within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication, strategic planning, and team management skills.
What you'll get in return
Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don’t delay and apply today to join the Gretton family.
Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don’t delay and apply today to join the Gretton family.
Safeguarding recruitment statement
Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/gretton-school
