Trust Inclusion and Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Applefields School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is seeking an exceptional Trust Inclusion and Strategic Safeguarding Lead to act as lead professional for inclusion and safeguarding across the Trust’s primary, secondary and post-16 settings, supporting ages 2–19.

Based in Harrogate with travel across school sites within the Trust, the role offers a full-time, permanent contract (1.0 fte) and a negotiable working pattern for the right candidate. Start date January 2027 or sooner.

Qualifications

• Lead professional for inclusion and safeguarding across the Trust.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Trustees and senior leaders.
• Support children and young people aged 2–19.
• Experience across all three phases not required but willingness to develop across phases.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver inclusion and safeguarding strategies across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding policies.
• Provide guidance to Designated Safeguarding Leads and senior leaders across schools.

Job description

Trust Inclusion and Strategic Safeguarding Lead

Vacancy Hours: 1.0 fte

Contract Type: Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent. Working pattern negotiable for the right candidate.

Location: Harrogate, or other location as part of the Trust by agreement, with the ability to travel and work across school sites within the Trust

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is a cross‑phase multi academy trust.

Currently of twelve schools, one secondary and eleven primaries, which includes a mix of both

Church of England and community schools, based in and around Harrogate and Craven. With an underpinning mission of “ambition, learning and enrichment for all,” our schools deliver high‑quality education through rich and broad learning experiences that enable pupils to flourish.

We are seeking an exceptional Trust Inclusion and Strategic Safeguarding Lead, who has the knowledge and dedication to act as lead professional for all inclusion and safeguarding matters across the Trust. This pivotal role will provide expert advice and guidance to the Trustees, Executive Leadership Team, Designated Safeguarding Leads, and Senior Leaders across our primary, secondary, and post‑16 settings, supporting children and young people aged 2–19.

As a key member of the Central Trust Team, you will demonstrate personal skills and qualities that align to an already established positive, hardworking and committed team. You will have a proven track record of shaping and delivering inclusion and safeguarding strategies that ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and policies, while driving a strong culture of inclusion and safeguarding excellence across all phases of education.

A full trust induction programme will be put in place for the successful candidate. Whilst the successful applicant will need significant mainstream experience, previous experience of working across all three phases of education is not required, though you will be expected to develop the knowledge to support and challenge across our three phases, therefore an interest in your own ongoing professional growth is vital.

T: 01423 818508 E: [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Shortlisting: Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews likely to take place: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.