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Staff Vacancies
FOUNDATION DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
King’s Bruton & Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Part-time | From September 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced, confident and compassionate Foundation Designated Safeguarding Lead (FDSL) to work across King’s School Bruton and Hazlegrove Preparatory School, together forming a vibrant Foundation of approximately 720 pupils aged 2–18.
This is a pivotal role with strategic and operational responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters across both schools. Working closely with the Headmasters, senior leadership teams, governors and external agencies, the FDSL will lead safeguarding practice, manage referrals, oversee policies and procedures, and support and coordinate Deputy DSLs at each school.
The successful candidate will be a visible and trusted presence, providing expert advice and guidance to staff, delivering training, and helping to embed a strong safeguarding culture throughout the Foundation. The role also encompasses oversight of wellbeing and mental health, online safety and Prevent duty responsibilities.
We are seeking a highly organised professional with substantial safeguarding experience, sound judgement and excellent communication skills. You will bring warmth, resilience and authority to the role, with a clear commitment to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
Set in the heart of Somerset, King’s Bruton and Hazlegrove are known for their strong pastoral care, inclusive values and genuine sense of community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to two schools where safeguarding is central to everything they do.
Whilst this is anticipated to be a part-time position, the Foundation recognises the importance of attracting the right individual and is therefore open to considering different working arrangements, subject to discussion and the operational needs of the schools.
Applications
Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected]
Closing date: 12noon Friday 20th February 2026. Interviews to take place the week of 2nd March 2025.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position.
King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Hazlegrove School is looking to appoint an inspirational and energetic Director of Music for September 2026.
Music has a very high profile within this leading Prep School, and this is reflected not only by the quality of productions and concerts, but also the way it is woven into the fabric of the school. Pupils regularly gain Music Scholarships to 13+ Senior Schools, and the Department is strongly supported by a very talented and committed group of peripatetic musicians. As well as being a proficient musician and pianist, candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to build relationships with the pupils, inspire and encourage musicians of all standards, and build a sense of belief and confidence in line with our school values.
Hazlegrove is a thriving South West Co-Educational Prep School for children aged 2-13. Pupil roll is around 380 with 80 full boarders. Based around an 18th century house and set in 200 acres of parkland, the school enjoys outstanding facilities.
We are delighted to report that, in our June 2023 ISI inspection, inspectors considered the quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements as ‘Excellent’. They also deemed the quality of the pupils’ personal development as ‘Excellent’.
Hazlegrove is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school has a range of policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff at Hazlegrove are expected to understand and follow all of these policies and procedures as part of their professional responsibilities.
There is an attractive remuneration package including school fee remission from 4 – 18 years. On-site accommodation may also be available.
Applications
Letters of application, completed application forms with curriculum vitae, should be sent to [email protected]
Closing date: 12noon Friday 20th February 2026. Interviews to take place the week of 2nd March 2025.
Interviews will be held at the start of the week beginning 2nd March 2026
FOUNDATION DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
King’s Bruton & Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Part-time | From September 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced, confident and compassionate Foundation Designated Safeguarding Lead (FDSL) to work across King’s School Bruton and Hazlegrove Preparatory School, together forming a vibrant Foundation of approximately 720 pupils aged 2–18.
This is a pivotal role with strategic and operational responsibility for all safeguarding and child protection matters across both schools. Working closely with the Headmasters, senior leadership teams, governors and external agencies, the FDSL will lead safeguarding practice, manage referrals, oversee policies and procedures, and support and coordinate Deputy DSLs at each school.
The successful candidate will be a visible and trusted presence, providing expert advice and guidance to staff, delivering training, and helping to embed a strong safeguarding culture throughout the Foundation. The role also encompasses oversight of wellbeing and mental health, online safety and Prevent duty responsibilities.
We are seeking a highly organised professional with substantial safeguarding experience, sound judgement and excellent communication skills. You will bring warmth, resilience and authority to the role, with a clear commitment to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
Set in the heart of Somerset, King’s Bruton and Hazlegrove are known for their strong pastoral care, inclusive values and genuine sense of community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to two schools where safeguarding is central to everything they do.
Whilst this is anticipated to be a part-time position, the Foundation recognises the importance of attracting the right individual and is therefore open to considering different working arrangements, subject to discussion and the operational needs of the schools.
Applications
Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected]
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 20th February 2026. Interviews to take place the week of 2nd March 2025.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position.
King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
