Job Description
We are currently looking to appoint a Compliance Officer at Saint Felix School. This is a newly created post and the aim is to ensure the School is compliant with relevant legislation at all times and is operating using best practice.
Saint Felix School, Southwold has been providing educational excellence for almost 125 years to children from Suffolk, Norfolk and further afield. Set in 75 glorious acres on the Suffolk coast, just minutes from the sea, this co-educational independent school caters for boarders and day pupils from the ages of 2 to 18 including international students from around the world.
The Compliance Officer is responsible to the Headmaster. Saint Felix is part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG), this role will also include providing compliance and HR expertise in a range of areas at the school and in liaison with Head Office.
As Compliance Officer at Saint Felix School you will work closely with the Headmaster to ensure that;
• All legal and compliance aspects of the School are appropriately structured and discharged including policies, procedures and practices being regularly updated to maintain compliance
• Staff are fully aware of compliance requirements
• At all times confidentiality, discretion and empathy are adhered to
• All inspection documentation, including policies are up to date and ready for inspections as they arise.
This varied role will include aspects of compliance, Health and Safety, Project work, Site maintenance and HR.
A full job description is available upon request.
We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skills and attributes for this role.
Having experience of working in a school setting would be looked upon favourably but is not essential.
Please apply immediately by visiting https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000567 , for an informal discussion about the role please call Tom on 0706 323847.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).