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Executive Director: Safeguarding & Student Experience, London

Client: Creative Education Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8c1ce6f5921b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

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 or earlier by negotiation

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Application Closing Date: Monday 8th September

Interview Date 1st Round: 16th/17th September (in a Trust School)

Interview Date 2nd Round: w/c Monday 22nd September (at London Head Office)

About You:

Creative Education Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to oversee our strategy for safeguarding, personal development, behaviour, and careers education. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven strategic leadership experience in education, safeguarding, or student welfare
• Deep understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities and best practices
• Experience in improving student behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development
• Experience working with governance bodies and external agencies
• Ability to inspire and lead senior colleagues across multiple schools

About the Directorate:

You will lead teams across safeguarding, personal development, behaviour, and careers, working closely with Headteachers and Principals to ensure high-quality provision. You’ll report to governance committees and represent the Trust externally, embodying our values of opportunity, equity, and ambition.

About Our Trust:

Explore what makes Creative Education Trust unique by visiting our website and learning about our ethos and community.

Discover More About Working With Us:

Learn about our culture, professional development opportunities, and staff benefits on our Trust website. We support our staff's professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply directly through our website. We welcome visits to our schools or confidential conversations with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole. Contact us at [contact info].

Essential Information:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online checks, and employment offers 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). CET promotes an inclusive culture for its employees and communities.