HEAD OF COMPLIANCE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
HEAD’S WELCOME
Welcome to King's.
Ours is a friendly, energetic and purposeful community, where pupils’ enthusiasms and creativity shine in every corner of the school. Visitors comment on the phenomenal opportunities for our pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Our parents highlight the care of our dedicated staff,whogoaboveandbeyondinsupportingandinspiring each young person to grow as an individual. Our pupils recognise that kindness, inclusivity, and our commitment to our wider communities, are at the centre of school life. Founded by Royal Charter in 1829, as part of the junior department of King’s College London, the power and joy of learning have been at the heart of the life of King’s from its foundation. While pupils’ exceptional success in public examinationsmakesusoneoftheworld’sleadingschools,a true King’s education is so much more. Above all, we look to the world beyond school, and to the lives we prepare our young people to lead. As Head, I care deeply about preparing our young people for their futures – to lead joyful and fulfilled lives, and to make a positive contribution, whichever pathway they choose. At its heart, a King’s education starts from our pupils’ adventure of learning and discovery, about the studies that captivate them, about themselves, and about the world around them – now, and when they venture beyond school. Meeting our pupils and staff is the best way to understand what sets a King’s education apart. We warmly invite you to apply and look forward to welcoming you here in person.
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Dr Anne Cotton
WORKING AT KING’S
King’s is a vibrant and energetic community to be part of. There is an atmosphere of kindness, cooperation and trust. There is a “can-do” attitude amongst the staff body, coupled with high levels of emotional intelligence, good humour and mutual support. Our staff believe that King’s truly is an excellent place to work, epitomised by the results of our 2018 staff survey in which 100% of staff stated that they enjoyed their job. Support staff at King’s maintain high professional standards. They work within clearly structured departments but also collaboratively with other departments and with teaching staff. There are termly meetings for the whole support staff, which are complementedbybespoketrainingsessions.Individual staff members who wish to enhance their professional development are supported.
INCLUSION
At King’s we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where every member of our community has the right to be known and respected as their authentic self, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion,gender,sexualorientationordisability.This inclusive approach will be genuinely upheld if day by day each of us helps to create a compassionate and supportive environment, one in which each individual feels valued, able to be themselves and are free from any form of intimidation. We do not accept any form of discrimination and will demonstrate this in our behaviours, in the way that we view and treat others, and the way that we challengeinequalityanddiscriminationasactiveand supportive bystanders and allies. We recognise that discrimination, inequality, and exclusion are issues at all levels in society, and that all institutions must proactively strive to address these issues. To do this, all members of our community recognise that we are responsible for our words and actions.
THE SCHOOL
King’s College School is an independent day school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16- 18. Founded in 1829 by Royal Charter, King’s is a school of almost 1,500 pupils, including approximately 300 boys in the Junior school, located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London. There are 244 staff in the two common rooms and 167 non- teaching staff. King’s prides itself on being a forward- thinking and innovative school. As well as being a very successful International Baccalaureate school, we offer pupils the opportunity to study from a wide A level curriculum and to engage with our family of schools abroad. We accept boys at the age of 11 into year 7 of the Senior school from a wide range of schools, as well as from our own Junior school. We also continue to offer
the 13+ entry into our Fourth form (year 9), and around 60 girls join the school each year at 16 to study in our Sixth form. A £50m master plan was recently completed that has renewed and replaced major facilities across the campus. At King’s, colleagues, parents, and pupils work together in a warm and supportive atmosphere to help every child achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and where every member of our community has the right to be known and respected as their authentic self, and the experiences of all pupils are as positive as they can be. We have a Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion who spearheads our equality and inclusion agenda.
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Cricket Field and Rugby Pitches
SCIENCE LABORATORIES
Colman’s Field
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NEW BUILDING LOWER SCHOOL
CRICKET PAVILION
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CLIFTON ROAD ENTRANCE
NEW MUSIC SCHOOL
THE CAVAN TAYLOR WING
Sports Centre Lawn
OLD MUSIC SCHOOL
Hard Play
COLLYER HALL
Q BLOCK DINING HALL
COTMAN GALLERY
THE REEVE SCHOOL ART & DESIGN ENGINEERING
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SIXTH FORM CENTRE
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JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIORY
GREAT HALL
COLLEGE COURT
PORTERS’ GATE
JUNIOR SCHOOL RUSHMERE
SOUTH HAYES
RECEPTION MAIN ENTRANCE
Wimbledon Common
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complaints, and suitability of staff. • Communicate and advise on key compliance changes to appropriate SMT members and, if necessary, all staff. • Provide advice and guidance to policy owners on any legislative changes not limited to the regulations mentioned. • Maintain up to date, detailed, clear records of compliance in relevant areas, and oversee the keeping of excellent records in areas overseen by other members of staff. • Work with senior staff to advise on and, if required, to develop systems and practices to ensure these guidelines and legislation are implemented. • Monitor and audit these practices to ensure that they are fully and consistently implemented, and that excellent records are kept. • Maintain careful and thorough records to demonstrate compliance. • Provide advice and guidance on data protection and management, including managing the response to data subject access requests and • Liaising with external providers to ensure compliant data practice from third party providers. • Communicate with and report to the Charity Commission. • Communicate with and report to the school’s insurers. • Initiate (where necessary), develop, maintain, and review the school’s policies on an ongoing basis and ensure statutory policies are in place and up to date, working with other staff to ensure that the ongoing policy review process is implemented in a timely and effective manner. • Maintain the policy review register and accurately record policy amendments, version control, policy approval, scheduling of policy updates and the maintenance of a policy archive. • Work closely with Senior Deputy data breaches and keeping the school’s data breach register.
(Senior school) and Head of the Junior School to ensure that documents required for ISI inspections are up to date. • Remain up to date with amends/changes to ISI guidance and brief SMT and teachers as required. • Ensure that all requisite documentation is up to date on ISI portal. • Complete aspects of the school’s Self Evaluation Form. • Oversee process of and assist with the compilation of compliance documentation as required for inspections. • With Senior Deputy Head (Senior School) and Head of the Junior School, make arrangements for the smooth running of inspection visits. • Conduct audits of key areas of ISI compliance including but not limited to Single Central Register, admissions and attendance records, premises and health and safety records, safeguarding, pupil recording, data protection and money laundering, anti-bullying behaviour and conduct, complaints and incidents, anti- bribery behaviour and conduct. • Promote a culture of compliance amongst staff through training and timely response to queries. • Provide regular compliance reports to SMT and for the governing body. • Act as a sounding board on legal issues, contractual matters pertaining to the corporation and its trading subsidiaries, including KCSWI. • Consult with legal advisers as required to resolve compliance and legal issues. • Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability/risk, develop action plans for the mitigation of those risks and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. • Assist senior staff in the preparation and provision of any necessary papers and reports to relevant committees to include, but not limited to, Management Board, Policy Scrutiny Group (of which the Head of Compliance is Chair) and various Governor Committees. • Attend any board and committee meetings as required. • Attending appropriate meetings and events including professional development training courses as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to: Bursar (Director of Finance and Operations) The Head of Compliance is responsible for working closely with the Bursar, Senior Deputy, and Head. They will ensure that the school is compliant with the regulatory frameworks in which it operates, to maintain excellent recording systems in all relevant areas, and to implement robust monitoring and reporting systems. The postholder will be accustomed to engaging with the detail of complex regulatory requirements. They will have excellent written communication skills, an eye for detail, a genuine enthusiasm for ensuring that systems and records operate efficiently and are regularly maintained, as well as a commitment to constant reflection and improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of Compliance has the following responsibilities:
• Ensure the school remains up to date and fully compliant with all appropriate regulations. These include, but are not limited to: • Independent Schools Standards and Regulations • Keeping Children Safe in Educations (KCSIE) • EYFS statutory framework and wider legislation • Data Protection and GDPR, ICO • HR and Finance (recruitment, employment) • Management/operational (anti-bribery, licencing, copyright, parent contracts) • Educational visits • Governance (Charity Commission, Companies Act) • Anti-money laundering • General sector-wide guidance including that issued by DfE • Maintain up-to-date and thorough working knowledge of the regulatory frameworks, relevant to the operation of the school, including but not limited to education, welfare, employment, health and safety, premises,
*This role description is designed to be indicative not restrictive and will be subject to review.
PERSON SPECIFICATION Desirable skills/qualifications:
• Recent and relevant experience leading a compliance function in an educational setting. • Up-to-date understanding of, and preferably experience of, operating within the legal and regulatory frameworks impacting on the education sector. • Experience of working in or advising the independent school sector would be an advantage. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively, and as part of a wider management team. • Experience of working closely with Governors would be an added advantage. • Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing at all levels. • Experience and understanding of good governance. • Experience in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information. • A meticulous, systematic and thorough approach, with excellent attention to detail. • A commitment to the highest professional standards and to ongoing professional development. • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline. • A legal qualification, company secretarial experience, or experience in an audit capacity would be an added advantage. • Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel.
APPLICATION PROCESS The Management Recruitment Group has been retained as our exclusive advisor for this appointment and any third party or direct applications will be forwarded to them. To apply, please send your application consisting of a CV and supporting statement to Melanie Pye.
Melanie Pye E: melanie.pye@mrgpeople.co.uk M: 07530 734 568
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19th April 2023
First Stage Interviews: w/c 1st May 2023
King’s College School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. All employees must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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