Head of Safeguarding and Inclusion
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, Not recorded, NE4 8XJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 875845b4-a3e5-4a3c-9854-e9be697cc474 |
Summary
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
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.
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
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.