Governance Administration Assistant

Amethyst Academies Trust, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 June 2025

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 16 hours per week (4 hours per day, 4 days per week), term time only, with the option of remote working one day per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £25,584 - £27,269
• Actual salary: Pro rata: £9,515 - £10,142
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 4 Scale 7 – 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

📝 About the Role

As Governance Administration Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in the smooth running of our governance operations. You will support the planning and delivery of Trust Board and Local Governing Body (LGB) meetings, coordinate documentation, and maintain governance records and databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and circulating meeting agendas, papers, and correspondence

• Liaising with school leaders, governors, trustees, and clerks to ensure smooth communication

• Supporting the upkeep of systems like GovernorHub and compliance records

• Assisting with general admin tasks, including document formatting, filing, and room bookings

• Occasionally attending governance meetings to take notes and log actions

• Upholding data protection and confidentiality at all times

👤 About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A GCSE (or equivalent) in English (grade C or above)

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems

• A discreet and professional manner, especially when handling sensitive information

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently

Prior experience with governance procedures or school administration is desirable, but not essential. Training will be provided where required.

What the school offers its staff

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and values-led Central Team

• Play a key role in supporting effective governance across our Trust

• Benefit from a flexible part-time schedule

• Access to CPD opportunities and Trust-wide networks

Safeguarding Commitment

Amethyst Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tpreece@aatrust.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Amethyst Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Amethyst Academies Trust website
• Email address: tpreece@aatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/amethyst-academies-trust

Amethyst Academies Trust is a high-performing multi-academy trust committed to raising aspirations and delivering academic excellence. With a strong emphasis on consistency, high standards, and inclusive education, we work collaboratively across our schools to provide outstanding opportunities for all students and staff. Our professional development offer is sector-leading, and includes extensive leadership training, and a clear pathway for career progression. As a trust, we are driven by our belief that all children, regardless of background, can achieve exceptional outcomes.

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