4 COMPLIANCE REPORT
British School of St Petersburg successfully met Standards one to five of the COBIS
Compliance system.
1.0 SAFEGUARDING AND SAFER RECRUITMENT The school places a high priority on the safeguarding of students and staff, including child protection, and the safe recruitment of appropriately qualified and experienced staff. 1A STANDARD The school recruitment process is fair, thorough and transparent and applies to all appointments consistently
COMMENTARY The school has a robust Safer Recruitment Policy and is committed to safer recruitment procedures, with the safeguarding and well-being of children as a priority. The school recruitment process is fair and transparent and ensures that appropriate staff are appointed. Key members of staff and the Board of Trustees have completed the COBIS-recognised safer recruitment training through EduCare. All vacancies are advertised on the TES website, and local hire advertisements through Headhunter recruitment. All advertisements and forms make clear the school’s commitment to safeguarding. Candidates are selected against the person specification for the post. A minimum of two people is required on the Selection and Recruitment Panel. At least one member of the Selection and Recruitment Panel will have successfully completed recognised training in safer recruitment and child protection. Where possible, teaching staff may be asked to teach a lesson as part of the interview process. Interview questions and tasks are agreed in advance. Safeguarding questions have been added to the interview process. Notes are taken and copies are kept, ensuring consistency in appointments and in feedback given to candidates. Written records are kept for the entire recruitment process and all staff information is stored on Salesforce.
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