EduSpots is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and creative consultant to strengthen our safeguarding systems and learning approaches in 2025.

The ideal candidate will bring:

1.  A strong track record in developing and implementing effective safeguarding policies and systems within the Ghanaian context.
2. A deep understanding of how engaging, inclusive learning experiences can build a safeguarding culture from the ground up.

This role is central to upholding the rights and wellbeing of all stakeholders in our network, underpinned by a firm zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination, and harassment.

If you’re passionate about child protection, systems change, and community-rooted learning, we’d love to hear from you.

About EduSpots

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-orientated UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips grassroots voluntary educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of a world in which communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local voluntary community educators and actors – named ‘Catalysts’ – who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here.

Our Ghana-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts which are increasingly facilitated by the EduSpots app: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead EduKidz (early years education), DigLit (digital literacy), EcoSTEM (STEM and environmental education) and Ignite Equity (gender equity) clubs for learners typically aged 3-16, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 10,000 learners of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here and our recent independent evaluation here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years, with a recent independent evaluation by Expectation State offering further evidence in support of our model’s outcomes. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model.

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. Do visit www.eduspots.org for further information.

Context to Keeping Spots Safe, in EduSpots 

EduSpots is deeply committed to making safeguarding a lived, everyday practice – not just a policy. Our approach centres ongoing dialogue with all stakeholders and a firm dedication to protecting the rights and wellbeing of everyone in our network.

Given the priority we place on this, and the level of interest in this work demonstrated by the network of 400 local Catalysts, in 2024, we created a separate programme strand, under the name of ‘Keeping Spots Safe’, which is compulsory for all Spot teams and learners to participate in.

Our approach involves a multi-layered process that engages learners, Catalysts, teachers, and the wider community. Safeguarding is embedded at every level – from robust onboarding for Catalysts to ongoing training and community-wide initiatives, ensuring a consistently and proactive culture of safeguarding.

In 2025, we are looking to formalise the role of ‘Keeping Spots Safe’ Project Leaders at every Spots, many of whom are headteachers, enabling them to engage in the training they need to effectively respond to safeguarding concerns, and create a culture of zero tolerance of abuse their schools and communities, working with local government agencies in this process.

We recognise that this is complex work; we are looking to bring in an experienced individual to advise us on the path forwards, as we look to strengthen and expand this element of our work in the year ahead, involving our digital tools and app in this process.

Consultancy Purpose

EduSpots seeks an consultant to work with the EduSpots team to review and advance there following areas of our work at this pivotal point of our organisational development:

• Onboarding training and safeguarding quiz for Catalysts (voluntary change makers)
• Keeping Spots Safe badge (involving engagements with learners, teachers, volunteers and community members, all led by local Catalysts), considering programme plans for 2025-2026 as we look to expand this aspect of our work.
• Embedded safeguarding understanding within all our learner strands.
• The role and training of the Keeping Spots Safe project leaders at the Spots.
• The safeguarding systems across the network, relating to both community-based and school-based Spots.
• Training for EduSpots staff, peer mentors, Directors and trustees
• EduSpots’ safeguarding policy for both Ghana and Global teams.

Expected Deliverables

1. Detailed feedback and suggestions for further progression on our Keeping Spots Safe programme and resources, including elements embedded in learner strands (written report and feedback meeting).
2. A detailed review of our safeguarding systems and processes, with suggestions for advancements, working with CEO/Head of Operations and Heads of Programmes (written report and feedback meeting)
3. Newly developed training resources for Keeping Spots Safe Project Leaders (1-2 days training Academy, funding dependent), with a focus on headteachers responding to concerns raised.
4. Training sessions (2 hours in total) delivered for EduSpots staff and trustees.
5. An updated safeguarding policy, working with the CEO, with a focus on guidance for advancing case management and working with key government agencies.

Duration and Timing

We anticipate the initial evaluation taking place over 4 months in total (taking into account time for EduSpots to review plans and drafts), to be completed by the end of December 2025.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Degree in a relevant field, preferably at masters level.
• Proven experience designing and implementing safeguarding and child protection policies in schools, NGOs, or community-based organisations in Ghana.
• Strong knowledge of Ghana’s Children’s Act, safeguarding laws, and international child protection standards.
• Familiarity with handling and reporting safeguarding incidents in line with Ghanaian legal and social welfare systems.
• An understanding of online safety and safeguarding in a digital learning context.
• Experience working in rural or underserved communities, with sensitivity to local customs and power dynamics.
• Experience in creating and facilitating safeguarding training sessions with diverse stakeholders.
•  Ability to design learning tools and activities that embed safeguarding values (e.g. empathy, consent, emotional expression) in age-appropriate ways.
• Strategic insight and strong understanding of organisational systems and planning
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, with familiarity working in an online space (we are a fully remote team, using Google workspace and Zoom).
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working to and meeting clear deadlines.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and procedures.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@eduspots.org by Friday 1st August.

• A brief proposal outlining your suitability for the assignment and budget.
• Your CV(s).
• A sample of past work.

All further information on our work is found at www.eduspots.org