Governance Administrator
Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, WF2 6LD8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 SCP 5-6 actual salary £8,384-£8,517 (FTE £24,790-£25,183)
Governance Administrator job summary
Established in 2014, Waterton Academy Trust has grown in both size and diversity of offer to become a multi-academy trust operating 13 schools, 2 special schools, 4 pre-schools and an independent training provision. Working across the Wakefield and Barnsley areas, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to partnerships and strategic growth.
During a period of maternity leave, we are seeking to appoint an Administrator who will have a specific focus on Governance. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Governance, as well as the central administration team including the Executive Assistant to ELT. The successful candidate will be responsible for a series of administrative tasks described below, which collectively will enable the smooth and efficient of our Governance department. The post holder will be supported by an established and experienced team, but will have opportunities to have input into the enhancement of systems and processes related to this area of work.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you will be supported to succeed.
We are looking for someone who will:
Have the drive, passion and motivation to work hard in providing an excellent service for the Trust and its stakeholders
Be highly organised and a confident communicator
Have a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft packages
Thrive in a busy environment supporting across a number of areas showing resilience and exceptional team working ability
Have the ability to build positive relationships with all staff throughout the Trust.
Be adaptive in an ever-changing environment
Be sensitive and fully able to maintain confidentiality
In return, Waterton Academy Trust can offer:
A supportive, happy, constructive and forward-thinking central team
An excellent pension package
A well-being package
A cycle to work scheme
The opportunity to work with colleagues from other departments and schools within Waterton Academy Trust
A firm commitment to your professional development
Friendly colleagues who believe there are no limits to what we can achieve for our children and staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.
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CVs are not accepted.
About Waterton Academy Trust
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- Multi-academy trust
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