Governance Co-Ordinator

Astrea Academy Trust, Sheffield, S9 4WG

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,889.00 - £35,299.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary £16,358 - £18,108

Governance Co-Ordinator job summary

Governance Co-ordinator - South Yorkshire

Location: South Yorkshire Academies (Trust-wide)
Contract Type: Term-Time (39 weeks per year) - 22 hours per week | Permanent

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a proactive and committed Governance Co-ordinator to support and strengthen local governance across our South Yorkshire academies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our mission of disrupting disadvantage and ensuring every school plays a vital role in helping its community thrive.

About Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea is a family of schools united by a shared commitment to academic excellence, inclusion, and community impact. We believe every child deserves a world-class education, and our local governance committees play a key role in supporting school leaders and representing their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as clerk to several South Yorkshire academies, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality governance.
• Build strong relationships with Principals, Chairs, and central teams to support effective governance.
• Identify and share best practice across committees and intervene where needed to improve local governance.
• Support recruitment and training of volunteer committee members.
• Facilitate communication between local, regional, and Trust governance layers.
• Provide clerking and advice for exclusions and complaints, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Support data protection compliance, including FOI and SAR responses.
• Manage administrative tasks including travel bookings, meeting arrangements, mailbox monitoring, and stock control.
• Contribute to the wider Executive Services team, supporting policy queries and operational systems.

Who We’re Looking For

• A highly organised and confident communicator with a passion for education and community impact.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and can build strong professional relationships.
• Experience in governance, compliance, or executive support is desirable but not essential.
• A team player who is aligned with Astrea’s values and committed to excellence and equity.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 12th October 2025. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. 

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 Astrea Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Astrea Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-trust

Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face.

Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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