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Lead Safeguarding Trainer (Schools)
Learn Sheffield have several vacancies for Lead Safeguarding Trainers to deliver Whole School Basic Safeguarding training to schools and academies in Sheffield. The training aims to ensure that all school staff understand their statutory responsibilities, can recognise signs of abuse or neglect, and can respond appropriately to concerns. The trainer will support a positive safeguarding culture by delivering pre-defined training content current which is aligned to national guidance, local context, and best practice. We will consider applications from candidates who are outside of a Sheffield school or academy and those who have recently stepped out of a DSL type role or have other relevant safeguarding experience.
Our ideal candidate is:
- Has excellent communication skills and is able to engage with a wide audience
- Is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
- High level of personal integrity, professionalism and emotional resilience
- Demonstrates a commitment to promoting the welfare, rights and safety of children
- Ability to remain calm, objective and confidential when dealing with sensitive topics and content
- Is a reflective practitioner, open to feedback, and continued professional development
- Empathy and cultural awareness when working with diverse school communities
- Must be able to travel to the agreed allocated schools
Contract: Consultancy either on a self-employed basis or via their current employer
Rate of pay: £400 per half day delivery / £800 per full day delivery / £250 per twilight session delivery (for each session) (this is inclusive of all expenses)
Location: Schools and academies in Sheffield
If this role interests you and you would like an application pack, please contact Evelyn Priestley evelyn.priestley@learnsheffield.co.uk or telephone 0114 250 7417. For an informal conversation to discuss the role please contact Sai Patel sai.patel@learnsheffield.co.uk .
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd February 2026. Interviews will be held over several days in mid-April 2026.
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