Head of Safeguarding at Connect Multi-Academy Trust

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Connect Multi-Academy Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

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Internal Applicants ONLY
  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CMT/46483
  Location
Head Office, C/O North Durham Academy, High Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0TW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£53,460.00 - £59,245.00 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
Midday, Tue 23rd Jun, 2026
  Positions Available
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About this Role

Head of Safeguarding

Grade: Support Grade 9
Responsible to: Corporate Director

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an experienced and strategic safeguarding professional to lead our Trust-wide safeguarding provision and culture.

This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection, and welfare across all our schools. You will provide expert guidance to senior leaders and DSLs, oversee safeguarding compliance and quality assurance, lead training and development, and work closely with external agencies to support vulnerable children and families.

The role also includes developing and delivering a commercial safeguarding offer including consultancy, training, and quality assurance services for schools.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Significant experience as a DSL or senior safeguarding leader
  • Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
  • Experience leading safeguarding strategy, audits, and high-risk case management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-working skills
  • A strong commitment to inclusion, student welfare, and safeguarding excellence 


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