Education Safeguarding Adviser & Training Lead

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a knowledgeable Safeguarding Adviser to lead improvements in safeguarding practice across schools, academies, independent schools and early years settings within Wiltshire.

The role involves monitoring safeguarding arrangements, conducting annual audits, analysing trends, producing detailed reports, and delivering safeguarding training and updates to education leaders. Hybrid working is offered with a pro rata salary.

Qualifications

• Significant safeguarding experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and senior leader.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships while providing robust challenge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements in schools and settings.
• Undertake annual audits, analyse trends and produce reports to inform service improvements.
• Develop and implement improvement plans and deliver safeguarding training, networking events and updates.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a knowledgeable Safeguarding Adviser to lead improvements in safeguarding practice across schools, academies, independent schools and early years settings within Wiltshire.

The role involves monitoring safeguarding arrangements, conducting annual audits, analysing trends, producing detailed reports, and delivering safeguarding training and updates to education leaders. Hybrid working is offered with a pro rata salary.