Job description
Job Title: Safeguarding Officer
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £120–£150 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Committed to helping create a safe environment where every student can learn, develop, and thrive?
GSL Education are looking for a Safeguarding Officer to help promote safe and supportive schools in Wakefield. We would like to hear from an individual who can champion student safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding best practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student welfare and responding appropriately to safeguarding matters.
Safeguarding Officer Responsibilities:
- Monitor, record, and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures
- Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to support student welfare
- Maintain accurate safeguarding records and confidential documentation
- Support attendance, wellbeing, and early intervention initiatives where required
- Promote safeguarding awareness and best practice across the setting
- Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students
Safeguarding Officer Requirements:
- Experience in safeguarding, pastoral support, education, social care, or a related field is desirable
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
- Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
- Calm, organised, and proactive approach to supporting student welfare
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Competitive daily pay based on experience and responsibilities
- Gain valuable experience within safeguarding and student welfare services
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to student safety and wellbeing
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Safeguarding Officer’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.