Hybrid Education Safeguarding Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Safeguarding in Education Advisor for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Coventry. This hybrid role involves office-based work, school visits, and remote tasks. An enhanced DBS check is required and the hours are 37 per week.

You will lead safeguarding support, train DSLs and leaders, and audit policies across educational settings to ensure safeguarding standards are met.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an educational setting with children and young people 0–18.
• Strong safeguarding practices and collaboration with child protection professionals.
• Experience as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or similar safeguarding-focused role.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional certification.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Significant professional experience in education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding support and advisory services for education providers in Coventry.
• Create and deliver safeguarding and child protection training for DSLs, headteachers, governors, and other professionals.
• Provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, colleges, and early years settings.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Perform safeguarding audits and recommend improvements.
• Manage case systems to ensure timely handling of concerns.
• Prepare safeguarding reports and present evidence to boards and partnerships.

Skills

Safeguarding in Education

Training delivery

Policy creation

DSL experience

Education

Degree-level qualification

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Safeguarding in Education Advisor for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in Coventry. This hybrid role involves office-based work, school visits, and remote tasks. An enhanced DBS check is required and the hours are 37 per week.

You will lead safeguarding support, train DSLs and leaders, and audit policies across educational settings to ensure safeguarding standards are met.