Location
Bexleyheath, London Borough of Bexley

Hours
Office based at least 3 days a week

Salary
£51,234 per annum

About the Role
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming safeguarding services for children and families in Bexley. As part of the Families First Transformation, the Multi Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) requires a Lead in Education. As the MACPT Lead Education Advisor, you will be at the forefront of implementing Families First reforms, ensuring the voice, experiences and educational needs of children and young people are fully represented within safeguarding and child protection decision-making.
Working within Bexley's newly established MACPT, you will bring specialist education expertise to complex safeguarding situations and help shape the future of integrated multi-agency practice. This influential role acts as the key link between schools, education providers, Children's Social Care, Family Help Services, MASH, Health and safeguarding partners.
You will provide professional leadership, consultation, challenge and support, strengthening collaborative working and improving outcomes for children and families across the borough. As part of an innovative multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to strategy discussions, child protection planning, service development and practice improvement, ensuring educational safeguarding perspectives are embedded at every stage of a child's journey.
You will also play a key role in developing new ways of working, supporting service transformation and helping to deliver Bexley's ambitious vision for children and families. This role offers the opportunity to shape the delivery of Families First reforms, work within a dynamic multi-agency safeguarding team, influence strategic safeguarding practice across education and children's services, and build strong partnerships that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough with excellent transport connections, award-winning parks, open spaces, heritage sites, and a range of educational institutions. The role offers a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Experience
Significant experience working within education settings with a strong track record in safeguarding and child protection. Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proven ability to work effectively with social care, health, police and other safeguarding partners. Confident in analysing information, assessing risk, providing professional challenge and influencing decision-making within complex safeguarding environments.

About you
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and influencing multi-agency safeguarding practice. Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Committed to contributing to service improvement and transformation activity.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification. Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Evidence of continuing professional development in safeguarding and child protection is essential.