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 219. 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 (Please note: previous experience of working across all three phases of education is not required). You will be fully committed to the Trusts 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. About New Collaborative Learning Trust 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 of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools. 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 For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. Closing date: Friday 10 April 2026 at 12pm. New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.