Victoria Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational Director of Safeguarding, Behaviour and Compliance. to work across all Trust schools, starting 1st September 20226. This is a strategic leadership role, central to shaping the next stage of our educational vision and supporting leaders and teachers to deliver consistently high quality provision. We welcome applications from experienced school leaders with a proven track record of driving improvement, developing others, and securing excellent outcomes for children. We are looking for a leader who is: - A strategic thinker with the passion, drive and expertise to influence and enhance safeguarding, behaviour and compliance across multiple schools - Deeply committed to ensuring the highest possible outcomes and opportunities for every child, regardless of starting point - Energetic, positive and able to inspire, challenge and support colleagues at all levels - Skilled at building strong professional relationships and leading collaborative work across diverse school settings - Willing to go the extra mile to secure excellence and champion innovation across the Trust In return, we can offer: - A Trust committed to professional growth, leadership development and continuous learning - A dedicated and talented team of senior leaders and educators who share a belief in the transformative power of education - A culture of collaboration, creativity and high ambition for pupils and staff - The opportunity to shape and influence Trust wide strategy and make a significant impact across all 11 schools - Engaged, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and benefit from the exciting learning environments across our Trust If you feel that you would like to be a part of our team, then we would love to hear from you. You can find out more about what we do via our Trust website, victoriaacademiestrust.org – where you can also download a full recruitment pack and application form – or via X (Twitter) @VicAcademies. For an informal discussion about the role, please email enquiry@victrust.org Please email completed application forms to enquiry@victrust.org Interview date – Monday 27th April, at Victoria Park Academy, Ballot Street, B66 3HH Victoria Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement of this role. Hours - Full time - Teachers’ T&Cs Grade - STPCD L15-20 Location - Victoria Academies Trust, Ballot Street, Smethwick, B66 3HH Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Friday 17th April 2026 at 12pm