Lead Education Child Protection Practitioner

Job in City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK

Listing for: Ackerman Pierce Ltd

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-24

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Childcare Director/Daycare Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 48000 - 49000 GBP Yearly GBP 48000.00 49000.00 YEAR

Location: City Of London

Lead Education Child Protection Practitioner

Salary: £48,000–£49,000 per annum.

Contract:

12-Month Fixed Term Contract.

Location:

West London (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in the office).

Overview

Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional with a strong education background to join a multi‑agency child protection team as a Lead Education Child Protection Practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert education and safeguarding advice within child protection investigations and strategy discussions.
Build strong relationships with schools, colleges and education providers to support effective safeguarding practice.
Work alongside Designated Safeguarding Leads to gather and analyse information that informs statutory safeguarding decisions.
Support and quality assure education reports for Child Protection Conferences.
Attend Child Protection Conferences where appropriate, representing the education perspective.
Contribute to Section 47 enquiries, strategy meetings and multi‑agency decision making.
Ensure education settings play an active role in safeguarding planning and child protection processes.
Promote best practice across safeguarding, SEND, attendance, SEMH and wider educational provision.
Support service improvement by identifying trends, sharing expertise and strengthening partnership working across agencies.

Qualifications and Experience

Significant experience working within an education setting, ideally in a safeguarding leadership role.
Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL.
A recognised education qualification such as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), HLTA or equivalent.
A minimum of five years' experience in teaching or an education support role.
Level 3 Safeguarding Children qualification.
Excellent knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education, statutory safeguarding guidance and child protection legislation.
Strong understanding of SEND, SEMH, attendance and the wider factors affecting vulnerable children.
Outstanding communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills.
The confidence to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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