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 2026 or earlier by negotiation

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full-time

About You:

Creative Education Trust is seeking an exceptional Executive Director - Safeguarding and Student Experience to lead our Trust-wide strategy for safeguarding, personal development, behaviour, and careers education. This is a pivotal role for a visionary leader who is passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and enriching environments where every student can thrive.

Our ideal candidate will have:
- Proven strategic leadership experience in education, safeguarding, or student welfare
- Deep understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
- A track record of driving improvement in student behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development
- Experience of working with governance bodies and external agencies
- The ability to inspire and lead senior colleagues across multiple schools

About the Directorate:

You will lead a team of functional heads across safeguarding, personal development, behaviour, and careers, and work closely with Headteachers and Principals to ensure consistent, high-quality provision across all schools. You'll report to governance committees and represent the Trust externally, championing our values of opportunity, equity, and ambition.

About Our Trust:

Curious about what makes Creative Education Trust special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Working With Us:

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our schools, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole, reach out to us at sarah.catchpole@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
All offers of employment 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) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC2E 9JD