Education Safeguarding Officer — Hybrid, Flexible Role

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

26 days annual leave

Professional development

Flexible and hybrid working

Staff benefits and wellbeing

Job summary

Leicester College is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. You will work with the DSL and deputies to ensure timely support for students and compliance with statutory responsibilities.

You will lead safeguarding training and help develop procedures to promote a safe college environment. You will analyse data to identify trends, inform training, and support staff in handling safeguarding concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding or child protection, preferably in education.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
• Level 2 qualification in maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised by staff, students and external agencies.
• Contribute to the development and review of safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Provide bespoke safeguarding training for colleagues to ensure up-to-date knowledge.
• Analyse data to identify trends to inform information and training.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Child protection experience

Education

Degree level

Level 2 Maths & English

Substantial relevant experience

Job description

Leicester College is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join our Student Services team. You will work with the DSL and deputies to ensure timely support for students and compliance with statutory responsibilities.

You will lead safeguarding training and help develop procedures to promote a safe college environment. You will analyse data to identify trends, inform training, and support staff in handling safeguarding concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.