The Trust Safeguarding Officer will act as the primary technical advisor and operational right-hand to the Trust Safeguarding Lead, utilising expert knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) to triage complex queries and manage the Trust's statutory compliance architecture.
They will provide agile, expert-level safeguarding intervention across the Trust, deploying to academies to act as the interim Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) during capacity crises, managing multi-agency referrals and immediate child protection risks.
For a full job description and person specification, as well more information about the Trust and how to apply, please see the attached job pack.
Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026 at midday
Interview dates: 14th & 17th September 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All colleagues will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
