Safeguarding Officer – Sheffield

Job Title: Safeguarding Officer

Location: Sheffield (S5)

Salary: £130 – £145 per day

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Start Date: September 2026

A school in Sheffield (S5) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to support the safety and wellbeing of its students from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all day-to-day safeguarding activity
• Manage and maintain accurate safeguarding records in line with school policy
• Handle referrals to external agencies, including children’s social care
• Provide guidance to staff on identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Promote a safe and trauma-informed culture across the school community
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals as required
• Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks including Keeping Children Safe in Education

Requirements

• Previous experience in a safeguarding or child protection role, ideally within an education setting
• Strong knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
• DSL training or equivalent safeguarding qualification
• Confident communicator with sound judgement and a calm, professional manner
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Organised, thorough and able to manage competing priorities effectively

Candidate Eligibility

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education

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