Overview
We are seeking a knowledgeable, hardworking, and dedicated Director of Safeguarding to act as lead professional for all safeguarding matters across New Collaborative Learning Trust. This pivotal role will provide expert advice and guidance to the Board of Directors, Advisory Groups, Designated Safeguarding Leads, and Senior Leaders across our primary, secondary, and post 16 settings, supporting children and young people aged 2–19. As a key member of the Trust Executive Team, you will demonstrate personal skills and qualities that align to an already established positive, hardworking and committed team.
You will have a proven track record of shaping and delivering safeguarding strategies that ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and policies, while driving a strong culture of safeguarding excellence across all phases of education. (Note: previous experience of working across all three phases of education is not required.) You will be fully committed to the Trust’s ethos and vision and be prepared to continue your professional development to ensure you become an outstanding senior leader, willing to go the extra mile.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert safeguarding leadership across all Trust settings and advise the Board of Directors, Advisory Groups, Designated Safeguarding Leads, and Senior Leaders.
* Develop and deliver safeguarding strategies that ensure full statutory compliance and foster a culture of safeguarding excellence.
* Collaborate with the Trust Executive Team and safeguarding stakeholders to support children and young people aged 2–19.
* Promote continuous professional development and model best practices in safeguarding across primary, secondary, and post-16 education settings.
* Represent the Trust in safeguarding-related matters with external partners as required.
Qualifications and experience
* Proven track record in shaping and delivering safeguarding strategies within an educational or equivalent setting.
* Strong knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements and related policies.
* Experience advising boards, senior leaders, and safeguarding committees.
* Ability to work across multiple education phases (note: experience across all three phases is not mandatory).
Why Work for Us?
* NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
* Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
* Attractive pension scheme
* Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
* A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
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