School Improvement Director - Safeguarding in Blackpool, United Kingdom

School Improvement Director - Safeguarding - Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Academy: Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Teachers Leadership Pay Scale, L13-L17 (currently £72,032 to £79,460 per annum)

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th October 2026, 9am

Start date: 01/01/2027

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. We exist to change lives, leading to real opportunity and a positive future. We have 10 schools in our trust across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire; primary, secondary and all-through, as well as our Central Services and School Improvement teams.

This is a pivotal moment for our school and our trust. With a newly appointed Chief Executive Officer supported by an experienced team, we are entering an exciting era defined by injected energy, fresh ambition, and a unified commitment to the young people and families we serve. Everything we do is driven by a single, powerful motivation: ensuring our children receive the transformative education they deserve, and that our communities have schools they can be truly proud of. 

The role

In this role you will join our trust team of School Improvement Directors; to enable the implementation of rapid school improvement across our 10 academies.

You will be the trust-wide strategic lead for child protection and safeguarding, reporting to Trust Leadership; working alongside Trust Leaders, Headteachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Pastoral Leads to enable a strong safeguarding culture, oversee safeguarding standards, ensure full compliance with safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and drive continuous improvement across all academies - to safeguard pupils.

Why choose FCAT?

●     Ongoing support and development in your role

●     Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff

●     25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions

●     Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

●     Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays

●     A range of generous family leave options and pay

●     24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP

●     Cycle to work scheme

●     Free annual flu vaccine

●     Childcare voucher scheme

●     Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

How to apply:

To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at

Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday 5th October 2026

Interview and Assessment date is Friday 9th October 2026

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Grace Power, at

[email protected]

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.