Compliance & Data Protection Officer
North Shore Academy, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £55,802 - £58,517
Pay scale
- Grade 9, SCP 44 – SCP 46
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
This isn't just a data privacy role—it is a dual-purpose position that combines expert Information Governance with rigorous corporate compliance. You will:
- Lead on GDPR & Data Privacy:Act as our resident expert and DPO, managing everything from complex Subject Access Requests (SARs) and FOIs to risk-assessing breaches and liaising directly with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- Drive Trust-Wide Compliance:Beyond data, you will ensure the Trust meets all statutory requirements in line with DFE regulations, including website compliance.
- Internal Scrutiny & Audit:You will support the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation and planning of internal scrutiny, working with auditors to test our systems and ensuring that audit recommendations are implemented swiftly across the trust.
- Strategic Governance:Be a key member of the Information Governance Steering Group (IGSG) and manage the Trust’s policy register, ensuring every policy is reviewed, approved, and understood by stakeholders.
- Support Growth:Play a vital role in due diligence and onboarding as new academies join our Trust, ensuring our high standards of compliance are implemented from day one.
About You
We are seeking a candidate who is both a technical expert and a persuasive leader. You should have:
- A proven track record in Data Protection (UK GDPR/DPA 2018) and Information Governance.
- Experience in statutory compliance, preferably within an educational, multi-academy, or complex public sector environment.
- The ability to interpret complex legislation and provide "plain English" advice to staff at all levels.
- Strong project management skills, with the assertiveness and credibility to ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
- A commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
For more information, please contact Becky Bishop, executive assistant at b.bishop@northerneducationtrust.org
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Northern Education Trust?
You will be joining a corporate team dedicated to excellence. We offer a competitive salary, a leadership-level role with genuine autonomy, and the chance to shape the compliance culture of a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust.
Northern Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Flexible working opportunities
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About North Shore Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 816 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Shore Academy website
- Email address
- n.boston@northerneducationtrust.org
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with an excellent track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Arranging a visit to North Shore Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.boston@northerneducationtrust.org.
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