Data Security and Online Safety Coordinator - Surrey, United Kingdom - ACS Cobham International School

ACS Cobham International School

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Surrey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

ACS International Schools is seeking a Data Security and Online Safety Coordinator.

This role helps to ensure that ACS International Schools complies with all applicable data protection laws and regulations in the UK and Qatar.

Part of the role includes responsibilities as ACS's Data Protection Officer, including work with all levels of staff to understand and implement effective practices in data protection, data security, and online safety.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Act as ACS's Data Protection Officer as part of the compliance team with access to management and Trustees
Chair the Multi-Campus Online Safety Group
Serve as organisation's cyber security champion.
Support the Group DSL in fulfilling educational online safety good practice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in a related teaching, instructional technology, or IT field (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a schoolbased technology leader, ideally in an international context
Familiarity with online safety in school contexts
Indepth knowledge of technical safeguarding systems
DPO training or qualification, and competency in education law (preferred)
Independence of thought and a complianceoriented mindset
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, across a range of purposes & media
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork/ collegiality.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

To maintain independence, the DPO's other roles and responsibilities cannot lead them to determine the purposes and the means of the processing of personal data.

The DPO cannot be a controller or decision maker of processing activities for any ACS business or educational function.

SAFEGUARDING

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment.

The protection of our students' welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

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