Education Safeguarding Coordinator

About the role

Make a real difference to children’s lives in Hillingdon.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to become the Education Safeguarding Lead within Hillingdon’s Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT). This unique opportunity ensures that education plays a full and influential role in protecting our most vulnerable children.

• Act as the authoritative specialist advisor on education within the MACPT, providing high‑quality input to strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries and Child Protection Conferences.
• Build strong relationships with schools, colleges and education partners, ensuring safeguarding information is accurate, analysed and used effectively.
• Lead and contribute to safeguarding audits across education settings, driving improvements in practice and compliance with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• Represent the local authority at multi‑agency meetings, ensuring the education perspective is consistently embedded in decision‑making.
• Support and provide professional supervision to education colleagues contributing to MACPT activity, including Designated Safeguarding Leads.
• Identify emerging risks and trends across the education landscape and support wider service planning and development.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Substantial experience in education safeguarding/child protection, including making and defending decisions in complex cases.
• Direct experience in a school or college setting with DSL‑level safeguarding responsibility.
• Strong understanding of education’s statutory duties and safeguarding legislation.
• The ability to analyse complex information (attendance, SEND, exclusions, EHE) and assess risk within an education context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional reports and provide constructive challenge.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multi‑agency safeguarding environments.

• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience in education, safeguarding or children’s services.
• Advanced safeguarding and child protection training.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

• QTS or a professional qualification in safeguarding, leadership or inclusion.
• Recent accredited DSL/Deputy DSL training.
• Experience of representing education at statutory safeguarding forums.

At Hillingdon, we are committed to putting our residents first, and our values—Respect, Collaborative, Efficient, Integrity, Open and Honest—underpin everything we do. You will be part of a forward‑thinking service where safeguarding, education and multi‑agency working come together to make a real impact.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full‑time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

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