Executive Director: Safeguarding & Student Experience
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Job Overview
Are you a strategic leader with a deep commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing?
Job Overview
Are you a strategic leader with a deep commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing?
Creative Education Trust is seeking an exceptional Executive Director: Safeguarding & Student Experience to lead a Trust-wide vision for safe, inclusive, and empowering school environments. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of safeguarding, behaviour, personal development, and careers education across a dynamic network of schools—ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
Location: Flexible, with regular travel across Trust schools
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Start Date: January 2026 or earlier by negotiation
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Application Closing Date: Monday 8th September 2025
Interview Date 1st Round: 16th/17th September 2025 (in a Trust School)
Interview Date 2nd Round: w/c Monday 22nd September 2025 (at London Head Office)
About You
Creative Education Trust is seeking an exceptional Executive Director – Safeguarding and Student Experience to lead our Trust-wide strategy for safeguarding, personal development, behaviour, and careers education. This is a pivotal role for a visionary leader who is passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and enriching environments where every student can thrive.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Proven strategic leadership experience in education, safeguarding, or student welfare
* Deep understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
* A track record of driving improvement in student behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development
* Experience of working with governance bodies and external agencies
* The ability to inspire and lead senior colleagues across multiple schools
About The Directorate
You will lead a team of functional heads across safeguarding, personal development, behaviour, and careers, and work closely with Headteachers and Principals to ensure consistent, high-quality provision across all schools. You’ll report to governance committees and represent the Trust externally, championing our values of opportunity, equity, and ambition.
About Our Trust
Curious about what makes Creative Education Trust special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.
Discover More About Working With Us
We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our schools, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole, reach out to us at sarah.catchpole@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, references, and where appropriate, a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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