56 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 Hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 10 SCP 25

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about ensuring high standards of governance and compliance in education? Are you ready for a key role in supporting the effective running of a multi-academy trust and its network of schools?

The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Governance and Compliance Lead to join our team. In this strategic role, you will lead on all aspects of governance and regulatory compliance across our Trust, supporting board and committee effectiveness, and ensuring we meet all statutory obligations.

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Maintain statutory records and compliance tracking.

  • Keeping Trust policies up to date and ensuring effective implementation

  • Lead and deliver the Trust’s governance and compliance action plan.

  • Oversee the Trust’s governance documents and risk management.

  • Provide expert clerking support to the Trust Board and its committees.

  • Act as the primary liaison between school and Trust leaders, trustees, and members.

  • Support trust-wide initiatives and provide a professional reception for our Central Team Offices


What the school offers its staff

  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days, prorataif applicable) plus bank holidays

  • Flexible working arrangements where possible

  • A supportive central team and collaborative Trust environment

  • Professional development and training, including governance training.

  • Employee assistance programme for all staff

  • Travel expenses for Trust meetings.

  • Access to on-line training portal

Flexible working opportunities

Some hybrid working can be discussed

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust website
Email address
sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk
Phone number
01768807770
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-good-shepherd-multi-academy-trust

Our Trust is a family of schools with a central support team that believes deeply in the same things as you - that a child’s education is about more than just academic results - it’s about preparing them to live ‘Life in all its Fullness.’

Arranging a visit to The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk.

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