Independent Safeguarding Reviewer

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Independent Safeguarding Reviewer to join our fantastic team.

About the role

As an Independent Safeguarding Reviewer, you will play a vital role in evaluating and strengthening safeguarding and child protection practices across Cognita schools in the UK and internationally. Working part-time as part of a flexible and collaborative team, you will conduct in-depth reviews, provide verbal and written feedback, and support ongoing improvement through evidence-based reporting. Your ability to engage professionally, maintain objectivity, and adapt to varied cultural and educational contexts will be essential. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to influence and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding across a global education group.

We are seeking part-time reviewers to join a collaborative team, working on an irregular schedule. Applicants must be able and willing to work flexibly to accommodate the varying demands of the review process.

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Who we are looking for:

You are an experienced educational leader with deep expertise in safeguarding and safer recruitment, preferably within both UK and international settings. With a background in teaching and senior leadership, you bring strong evaluative skills and the confidence to deliver clear, evidence-based feedback. Your experience in reviews, inspections, or governance enables you to hold others to account with professionalism and integrity. You’re flexible, culturally aware, and able to adapt your approach across diverse school settings. If you’re a reflective, articulate professional committed to safeguarding excellence, we’d welcome your contribution to our trusted team of independent reviewers.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete and submit the application form.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.