Full job descriptionSafeguarding Quality Assurance & Training Officer


Location: East London
Salary: £62,743-£66,084 per annum


Make a difference to safeguarding across education.


We are seeking an experienced safeguarding professional to join a local authority in East London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in child protection, education safeguarding and professional development to help improve standards across local schools.


Working with education leaders and safeguarding professionals, you will provide specialist guidance, oversee quality assurance activity and ensure schools are supported to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities.


What will the role involve?
Overseeing safeguarding audits and reviewing arrangements across schools and education settings.
Identifying areas of concern, monitoring compliance and recommending improvements.
Planning and delivering safeguarding training for DSLs, school leaders and other professionals.
Delivering or coordinating Safer Recruitment training.
Advising senior leaders and governing bodies on safeguarding policies, procedures and best practice.
Producing reports and analysing audit findings to inform service development.
Building effective relationships with schools, local authority teams and safeguarding partners.
Supporting professional networks, forums and ongoing safeguarding development.


What experience are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and child protection procedures. You will bring experience of quality assurance or safeguarding audits, alongside the ability to deliver training and advise professionals confidently.


You should also demonstrate:
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
The ability to analyse information and identify risks.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Confidence when providing professional challenge and guidance.
Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.


Why apply?
This is an opportunity to use your safeguarding expertise at a strategic level, influence professional practice and contribute to better outcomes for children and young people.
To apply please send your CV to James at Academics.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.