Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion

Trinity Academy Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8XJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) Term Time Only plus 5 training days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SM1 . 1-3 £60,177 - £63,715 per annum (permanent post). Pro rata (£51,671.21 to £54,709.13).

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Central Team in Newcastle as a Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion, working across the Trust under the leadership of the CEO. We are seeking an experienced provide dynamic and strategic direction, leadership and accountability in respect of all aspects of child and adult protection across the Trust

Based primarily at the Trust Head Office at Trinity Academy Newcastle – Upper Site, the post holder must also be able to travel between academies and work flexibly in response to organisational needs.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience, knowledgeable of social care thresholds, pathways and the relevant statutoryobligations for local authorities and have a strong commitment to the Trust’s vision and values.

What the school offers its staff

Trinity Academy Newcastle Multi- Academy Trust is a growing Trust specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and mental health and also has a focus on ‘growing our own’. Due to this we offer an extensive innovative CPD programme. Our Executive Leadership Team is dedicated to a one trust vision.

We are looking for a honest, calm and kind practitioners to join our Trust and have the following vacancy

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.

Employment-Application-Form-Support-Staff.docx - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Head of Saguarding & Inclusion.docx - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of Safeguarding & Inclusion.docx - 23.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Trinity Academy Newcastle

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Trinity Academy Newcastle website
• Email address: hr.central@tanmat.org
• Phone number: 0191 2986950
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trinity-academy-newcastle

Arranging a visit to Trinity Academy Newcastle

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr.central@tanmat.org.

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