Director of Governance

Tapestry Learning Partnership, Nottingham, NG7 7AR

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £73,105.00 - £80,655.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Scale L15-L19

Director of Governance job summary

Shape the future of Governance in our growing Multi-Academy Trust

We're seeking an experienced Director of Governance to lead governance, compliance and board effectiveness across the Trust. Reporting directly to the Chair of Trustees and the CEO, you will work closely with Trustees and senior leaders, providing expert advice, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in governance practices.

You'll bring:

• Significant MAT governance experience
• Expert knowledge of governance and compliance requirements
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Accredited Clerk status and Level 4 Certificate in Academy Governance qualification (or equivalent)

We offer:

• A welcoming, collaborative and inclusive culture, supported by values-led leadership, a Trust-wide network of professionals, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• High-quality professional development opportunities, alongside clear career pathways and opportunities for progression within the Trust
• A comprehensive employee experience, with access to health and wellbeing benefits and the support needed to achieve excellence in your role.

Join us and play a key role in delivering robust governance that supports exceptional education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tapestry Learning Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/djanogly-learning-trust

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