Education Safeguarding Officer

6-Month Secondment / Temporary Contract

Are you ready to take the next step in your safeguarding career?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional to lead and influence safeguarding practice across schools in Rochdale. Working within the School Support Service, you will provide expert advice, support and constructive challenge to schools, develop and deliver safeguarding training, contribute to multi-agency safeguarding partnerships, and help shape policy and practice that improves outcomes for children and young people.

We're looking for someone with strong safeguarding and child protection experience, excellent partnership-working skills, and a sound understanding of current safeguarding legislation and education practice. You'll be confident supporting and challenging senior leaders, managing complex safeguarding issues, and championing the best interests of children at every opportunity.

This 6-month secondment/temporary opportunity is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to broaden their experience, develop strategic safeguarding expertise, and make a real impact across an entire education system. If you are looking for this opportunity on a secondment basis, please ensure you secure permission from your employer.

If you're passionate about safeguarding, committed to excellence, and ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help ensure every child in Rochdale is safe, supported and able to thrive.

Casual User Car Allowance is payable.

Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced DBS and background checks.

For internal candidates approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for this post.

Closing date 20th August 2026

Shortlisting 26th August 2026

Interviews 3rd September 2026

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.