Safeguarding Quality Assurance & Training Officer

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a seasoned Safeguarding Quality Assurance & Training Officer to lead safeguarding audits across East London education settings. You will review arrangements, identify improvements and coordinate Safer Recruitment training to support DSLs and school leaders.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, governance and ability to advise professionals, with excellent report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills. Salary will align with policy.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding quality assurance and audits.
• Ability to plan and deliver safeguarding training for DSLs and school leaders.
• Proven skills in report writing and advising professionals and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safeguarding audits across schools and education settings.
• Identify areas of concern and monitor compliance to recommend improvements.
• Plan and deliver safeguarding and Safer Recruitment training for relevant staff.
• Advise senior leaders and governing bodies on safeguarding policies and practice.
• Produce reports and analyse findings to inform service development.

Skills

Safeguarding audits

Training delivery

Policy advisory

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Safeguarding Quality Assurance & Training Officer

Location: East London

Salary: £62,743-£66,084 per annum

Make a difference to safeguarding across education.

We are seeking an experienced safeguarding professional to join a local authority in East London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in child protection, education safeguarding and professional development to help improve standards across local schools.

What will the role involve?

• 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.

What experience are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and child protection procedures. You will bring experience of quality assurance or safeguarding audits, alongside the ability to deliver training and advise professionals confidently.

You should also demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to analyse information and identify risks.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence when providing professional challenge and guidance.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to use your safeguarding expertise at a strategic level, influence professional practice and contribute to better outcomes for children and young people.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy