Job description
Looking for a Safeguarding Officer in 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.
About the School: This Sheffield school is looking for a committed Safeguarding Officer who can provide clear, consistent and compliant safeguarding practice. The school fosters a culture of safety and inclusion, where the protection and welfare of every student is at the heart of everything they do. Staff are supported by a knowledgeable leadership team who take safeguarding seriously at every level.
About the Role: As a Safeguarding Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the school meets its statutory safeguarding obligations. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will support referrals, maintain records and act as a trusted point of contact for students, staff and families navigating safeguarding concerns.
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
This is a valuable opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer in Sheffield (S5) to make a genuine difference to the safety and welfare of young people within a supportive school environment, with a rewarding September 2026 start.
To work with GSL Education as a Safeguarding Officer, you should:
- 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
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Safeguarding Officer, please apply via the application link.