Safeguarding Officer - Sheffield

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.scottgsleducation at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Safeguarding Officer, please apply via the application link.