Safeguarding QA & Training Lead

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in East London is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Quality Assurance & Training Officer to oversee safeguarding audits and drive training across schools and education settings. The role emphasizes reviewing arrangements, identifying improvement areas, and coordinating Safer Recruitment training.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and the ability to advise senior leaders and governing bodies.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience delivering safeguarding training to DSLs and school leaders.
• Ability to analyse audit findings and report to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing safeguarding audits and reviewing arrangements across schools and education settings.
• Identifying areas of concern, monitoring compliance and recommending improvements.
• Planning and delivering safeguarding training for DSLs, school leaders and other professionals.
• Delivering or coordinating Safer Recruitment training.
• Advising senior leaders and governing bodies on safeguarding policies, procedures and best practice.
• Producing reports and analysing audit findings to inform service development.
• Building effective relationships with schools, local authority teams and safeguarding partners.
• Supporting professional networks, forums and ongoing safeguarding development.

Skills

Safeguarding audits

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical reporting

Communication

Education

Relevant safeguarding qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Academics Ltd in East London is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Quality Assurance & Training Officer to oversee safeguarding audits and drive training across schools and education settings. The role emphasizes reviewing arrangements, identifying improvement areas, and coordinating Safer Recruitment training.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and the ability to advise senior leaders and governing bodies.