Senior Education Safeguarding Advisor Oxfordshire, United Kingdom 46142 - 49282 Permanent Apply By 30 April, 2026 Posted On 14 April, 2026

Oxfordshire County Council

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
46,142 - 49,282 py
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Lead safeguarding advisory team
Develop safeguarding policies and guidance
Deliver safeguarding training packages
** Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Education Safeguarding Advisor to lead the Education Safeguarding Advisory Team, enhancing support for safeguarding practices across various educational settings. The role involves developing policies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations, while promoting a culture of safety and welfare for children. **

Job Summary

  • The purpose of the position is to lead an increased capacity within ESAT, developing the existing offer and increasing support for wider settings.
  • The role involves working with various educational settings to ensure they effectively fulfill their responsibilities in safeguarding children, providing advice, auditing, and training.
  • Benefits include a generous pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, regular training opportunities, and a culture of flexible working.

Matching Summary

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** Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Education Safeguarding Advisor to lead the Education Safeguarding Advisory Team, enhancing support for safeguarding practices across various educational settings. The role involves developing policies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations, while promoting a culture of safety and welfare for children. **

Salary

46142 - 49282

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead safeguarding advisory team
  • Develop safeguarding policies and guidance
  • Deliver safeguarding training packages
  • Support Designated Safeguarding Leads
  • Quality assure safeguarding practice
  • Work with educational settings

Nice-to-have

  • Restorative, relational, solution-focused practice
  • Flexible working including evenings/weekends
  • Car user with business insurance

Key Requirements

  • Significant safeguarding experience in School, Early Years, or Children's services
  • Leadership experience
  • Ability to support and advise practitioners

Work Rights

Not specified

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