Safeguarding in Education Advisor

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £26.93 per hour umbrella (TBC)

Hybrid working policy (office-based requirements): Mix of working in office, within schools and working from home

Hours: 37 hours per week

Enhanced DBS required.

Summary

• We are looking for a skilled Safeguarding in Education (SIE) Advisor for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority. This role involves creating and maintaining a robust support, challenge, and advisory service to help education providers in Coventry fulfill their safeguarding duties. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining office work, school visits, and remote work. An enhanced DBS check is required.
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of safeguarding support and advisory services for education providers in Coventry.
  
• Create and conduct safeguarding and child protection training for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), headteachers, governors, and other education professionals.
  
• Offer expert advice and support on safeguarding issues to schools, colleges, early years settings, and other educational institutions.
  
• Assist in the creation, implementation, and review of safeguarding policies and procedures.
  
• Perform safeguarding audits in educational settings and suggest improvements.
  
• Manage case systems to ensure effective handling of safeguarding concerns within set timelines.
  
• Prepare safeguarding reports and provide evidence to relevant boards and partnerships.
  

Requirements:

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

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (4:30 PM on Fridays).
  
• Location: Coventry City Centre.
  
• Payment is on a bi-weekly schedule.
  
• The application deadline is approaching, so please apply as soon as possible.
  

Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Safeguarding in Education (SIE) Advisor to develop, deliver and sustain a comprehensive support, challenge and advisory service that enables education providers across Coventry to effectively meet their safeguarding responsibilities.