Executive Advisor - Safeguarding and Behaviour
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Oldham, OL8 3PH382 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 November 2027 at 9am
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time. 36 hours and 40 minutes per week. Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- L13 to L17 £72,032 0 £79,460
What skills and experience we're looking for
New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are at an exciting point in our development, and this role will be crucial in shaping the financial strategy of the Trust as we continue to grow.
We are now looking to appoint an exceptional and experienced Executive Advisor – Safeguarding and Behaviour. This is a pivotal leadership role, providing strategic oversight, professional guidance, and expert support to schools to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practice and behaviour culture across the Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), and pastoral teams to drive a culture of safety, inclusion and respect, ensuring every child and young person is supported to thrive.
We invite applications from individuals with substantial experience of safeguarding and behaviour, with a deep understanding of statutory frameworks, best practice and the complexities of safeguarding in educational settings. You will be a credible and compassionate leader, able to build trust and influence across diverse teams and schools. The successful candidate will have:
- Significant experience in senior safeguarding and/or behaviour leadership roles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current statutory guidance and inspection frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead improvement, build capacity, and deliver impact across multiple settings.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to inclusion, equality, and the wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A supportive and values-led culture.
- Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust.
- Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working.
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
- High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team.
- Health Cash Plan and access to PerkBox Benefits.
- Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff.
- The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Bridge Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- laura.poole@newbridgegroup.org
Our Trust caters for young people with an EHCP from the age of 4 to 19. We believe that all our young people deserve the very best provision.
Each school within our Trust retains its own identity and has its own local governing body.
Individual schools and their own local governing bodies have a separate scheme of delegation agreed with the Trustees.
Responsibility for all the schools in our Trust ultimately rests with one single accountable body, the Board of Trustees.
Arranging a visit to New Bridge Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email laura.poole@newbridgegroup.org.
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