Divisional Manager, Safeguarding and Wellness; Global

Divisional Manager, Safeguarding and Wellness (Global)

Role :
Safeguarding, Wellness and Remedial Education Program Implementation at Group Level

Reports to :
Associate Director, Safety & Safeguarding (Global), Global Schools Group

Location :
Global Schools Group, Mumbai

Position Type :
Full-time with travel to various school locations globally

Job Summary:

The Safeguarding and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive wellness programs that promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of students and staff to support their holistic development across all campuses of Global Schools Group ensuring compliance with International Standards in consultation with Heads of Schools and academic teams. This role will support strategic initiatives around trauma-informed practices, mental health support, nutrition, physical education, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning (SEL).

The role will involve working closely with Behavioural Counsellors and the Heads of Schools across all GSG Schools for program implementation and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation and Coordination:

- Coordinate and support the implementation of safeguarding and wellness policies aligned with the organisation’s vision for student well-being, as developed and approved by Leadership Team and Regulatory Authorities.
- Design and deliver health and wellness programs in consultation with Heads of Schools and Academic Teams that include mindfulness, trauma awareness, SEL, nutrition, and physical activity.
- Develop and implement Special Education Needs policies, and procedures in consultation with Heads of Schools and campus remedial educators.
- Collaborate with Academic Teams to integrate wellness goals and integrate Special Education Needs processes and procedures into the school’s curriculum.
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.
- Ensure adherence to local and international safeguarding laws and wellness standards.
- Support Campus Designated Safety and Safeguarding Leads as also Behavioural Cousellors and Remedial Educators with training, compliance monitoring and coordination of resources in line with organisation’s safeguarding policies. Coordinate responses to incidents concerning safeguarding in collaboration with Heads of Schools and Leadership Teams of the Organisation.

Mental Health & Counseling Co-ordination:

- Act as a liaison between school leadership, counselors, and external mental health service providers under the guidance of Associate Director Safety and Safeguarding.
- Coordinate mental health interventions, referrals, and follow-ups for students needing support in collaboration with Heads of Schools and Counselors.
- Identify gaps in school counseling services and propose actionable improvements.
- Promote a positive school culture through awareness campaigns and community engagement.
- Develop frameworks for staff well-being, including stress management and work-life balance initiatives.
- Support for Special Education Needs
- Develop policies for implementation of Special Education Needs.
- Create documentation processes in alignment of Group policies and international standards.
- Implement and integrate the Group policies for all stake holders on school campus such as teachers, counsellors, special educators, admission counsellors and Heads of Schools.
- Promote and maintain Inclusive and Diversity culture on school campuses in alignment with Curriculum Board Policies.

Staff Training &

Collaboration:

- Facilitate training for teachers and staff on wellness related topics such as trauma-informed teaching, mental health first aid, and mindfulness.
- Support staff…