Director of Safeguarding (with Inclusion and Family Support)

More than one location, New Collaborative Learning Trust

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026 (or sooner)

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, Full Year, Permanent, 8:00am - 4:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Pay Scale (£67,898 - £75,049)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 (Please 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.

What the school offers its staff

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

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack}Trust Director of Safeguarding.pdf - 1.7 MB (opens in new tab)

About New Collaborative Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: New Collaborative Learning Trust website
• Email address: CentralTeam-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
• Phone number: 01977802802
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-collaborative-learning-trust

School Details

Brinsworth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brinsworth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brinsworth-academy

Arranging a visit to New Collaborative Learning Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email CentralTeam-recruitment@nclt.ac.uk.

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