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Education Safeguarding Trustee

Job type:                 Volunteer

Hours:                      Adhoc

 Location:                 Flexible

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in education? Do you have experience of education and safeguarding at a senior level? We are looking for someone to be our trustee lead on education safeguarding.

About Us

We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past.

We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

The Role

As a Trustee, you will:

·       Provide strategic leadership and governance to our organisation.

·       Offer expert advice on safeguarding policies and best practices.

·       Support and challenge the executive team to drive our mission forward.

·       Ensure compliance with legal and ethical safeguarding responsibilities.

·       Advocate for the safety and wellbeing of children in education.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in:

·       Safeguarding and child protection.

·       Education policy and leadership.

Commitment

This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at quarterly board meetings (usually in London or Birmingham). Education Committee meetings are usually held online, and the Committee meets up to five times a year. We estimate a time commitment of one day per month.

Why Join Us?

Play a vital role in safeguarding Nacro.

Help us shape our strategic direction and ensure a sustainable future.

Volunteer for an organisation that helps thousands of people and campaigns for change.

If you share our commitment to safeguarding in education, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply
To express your interest, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to  by Monday 7th April 2025.

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