Education Compliance & Safeguarding Officer – Leeds

Prospero Group; Morley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching, based in Leeds, is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our education recruitment team. You will carry out safeguarding and vetting checks for teachers, tutors and support staff across Leeds and surrounding areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.

You’ll maintain records, produce weekly compliance reports, liaise with schools and authorities, and provide guidance to consultants on safeguarding best practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or safeguarding preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full vetting and compliance checks for staff.
• Follow up with candidates and consultants for documentation.
• Support consultants with compliance queries and safeguarding best practices.
• Highlight or escalate safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Liaise with schools and authorities.
• Maintain accurate records in internal systems.
• Produce weekly compliance reports for management.
• Ensure branch activity complies with legislation and policies.

Skills

Highly organised

Good communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Safeguarding knowledge

CRM systems experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Prospero Teaching, based in Leeds, is seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our education recruitment team. You will carry out safeguarding and vetting checks for teachers, tutors and support staff across Leeds and surrounding areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.

You’ll maintain records, produce weekly compliance reports, liaise with schools and authorities, and provide guidance to consultants on safeguarding best practice.