Interim MASH Education Officer Location: Hybrid - base at Cable Plaza, Brierley HillContract: 3-month interim initially Immediate start Overview:Join Dudley's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a three-month interim basis and be the education voice at the Front Door. You'll turn school intelligence-attendance, exclusions, EHE/CME/CME indicators and pastoral context-into timely, clear advice for multi-agency threshold decisions, attend strategy discussions, and help shape robust safety plans so children get the right help first time. Working closely with DSLs, headteachers and partners, you'll strengthen information-sharing and the link between schools and safeguarding practice, supporting the transition to Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPT) under Families First. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role for an experienced education safeguarding practitioner who can hit the ground running in a hybrid environment. Key responsibilities: Act as education lead within MASH, contributing to multi-agency decision-makingAnalyse education data to inform risk assessmentsStrengthen links between schools and safeguarding processes About you: Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and education practiceSkilled communicator with analytical abilityDegree level or equivalent; DSL training desirable Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references required. Job Type: Full-timeContract length: 3 months Pay: £164.00-£214.00 per day Benefits: Company pension Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brierley Hill DY5 1LW Connect2Dudleyis a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.