Safeguarding Advisor & Trainer Education

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council seeks a knowledgeable Safeguarding Adviser to lead improvements in safeguarding practice across schools, academies, independent schools and early years settings in Wiltshire. You will support education leaders with expert advice, challenge and improvement planning to ensure high standards of safeguarding and child protection.

The role sits within the Safeguarding Effectiveness Team, which provides data analysis, inspection support and safeguarding oversight to drive continuous

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in safeguarding practice across schools, academies, independent schools and early years settings.
• Monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements and undertake annual audits.
• Analyse trends and produce detailed reports to inform service improvements.
• Design and deliver safeguarding training, networking events and professional updates.

Job description

Salary: £50,890 - £53,565 pro rata

Hours per week: 22.2

Interview Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Protecting children and young people is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Safeguarding Adviser to lead improvements in safeguarding practice across schools, academies, independent schools and early years settings within Wiltshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with education leaders, providing expert advice, support and constructive challenge to help ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection are consistently achieved.

The Safeguarding Effectiveness Team works closely with schools and early years settings to drive continuous improvement, providing expert advice, support and challenge across a range of areas. The team delivers data analysis, inspection support, safeguarding oversight and communications, while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and helping educational settings provide the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

In this varied role, you will work with schools and colleges to monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements, undertake annual audits, analyse trends and produce detailed reports that inform service improvements. You will support settings where concerns have been identified, helping to develop and implement improvement plans, while also designing and delivering safeguarding training, networking events and professional updates. Working closely with colleagues, external agencies and school leaders, you will play a key role in responding to emerging safeguarding issues and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

We are seeking a confident professional with significant safeguarding experience as a DSL and senior leader, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships while providing robust challenge when needed. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, and want to influence safeguarding practice across a diverse range of educational settings, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help create safer environments where every child can thrive.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Sarah McCann, Education Safeguard Effectiveness Lead [e-mail], or01225 713666 x13666

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Application criteria

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Application process

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