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Education Safeguarding Officer – Fixed Term (12 months, 0.8FTE)
Telford & Wrekin Council, Achievement and Enrichment Service
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Education Safeguarding Officer to join our Achievement and Enrichment Service in Telford & Wrekin. This fixed-term position (12 months, 0.8FTE, all-year role) presents an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening safeguarding practice across schools and educational settings.
About the Role
As our trusted specialist, you will provide expert guidance, challenge, and support to:
- Headteachers and senior leaders
- Safeguarding professionals
Your key contributions will ensure that children and young people remain safe, supported, and thrive in their learning environments.
This role is ideal for a confident and knowledgeable professional with proven expertise in safeguarding, equipped to:
- Advise, influence, and collaborate with leadership teams
- Drive improvements in safeguarding outcomes
- Champion child protection policies and practices
Responsibilities
You will bring significant safeguarding experience, ideally including:
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- Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in schools
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent relevant experience
- Deep understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and operational safeguarding practice
- Strong ability to analyse risk, communicate effectively, and negotiate solutions
- Ability to work collaboratively with schools, partner agencies, and external stakeholders
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
Requirements
To apply, you will have:
✅ Expertise as a safeguarding professional (e.g., DSL experience) ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification/experience ✅ Comprehensive knowledge of child protection frameworks, including DfE guidance ✅ Strong advisory and consultancy skills for senior leadership ✅ Excellent communication, with ability to influence awareness and action ✅ Collaborative approach, with atrack record of cross-agency partnership working
Why Work with Us?
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we pride ourselves on:
✔ Competitive remuneration:
- Starts at 24 days leave annually, gradually rising to 32 days with tenure
- 8 bank holidays + 1 extra concessionary day ✔ Flexible working options ✔ Career progression opportunities ✔ Staff wellness packages, including:
- Confidential wellbeing support
- Free parking at council sites
- Local Government Pension Scheme ✔ Hybrid working model, blending office and remote options ✔ Employee discounts & salary sacrifice schemes
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How to Apply
📩 Application process
- Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 14 July 2026
- Applicants must apply via the [official job portal](insert link)—a CV will not be accepted
⚠️ Important note: Roles requiring safeguarding duties mandate a criminal records check. Officers barred from working with children are not eligible.
📞 Further details: If you have questions about the role, contact Joanne Hanslip, Interim Principal Officer for Education Safeguarding.
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