Governance Manager for the Primary Advantage Federation

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, London, E8 3DY

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25.2 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £28,282.80- £29,145.90
• Pay scale: SO1 23-25

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please note that this advert is on behalf of the Primary Advantage Federation. Holy Trinity is one of our schools.

Primary Advantage is a group of seven schools in Hackney, working together because we believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively. We are governed through a Federation structure, working to the School Governance (Federation) Regulations. As a large Federation, getting our governance right is crucial to the success of the organisation and enables the Central Governing Board (CGB) to discharge responsibilities and have a clear line of sight into our schools.

As Governance Manager, you will be central to ensuring that governance across Primary Advantage is robust, compliant and operating at the highest standard. You will act as the bedrock for all the Federation’s governance delivery. You will provide core proactive clerking support to our CGB, Business and Finance Committee (BFC), Outcomes and Provisions Committee (OPC) and Local Advisory Boards (LABs).

This is a strategic and operational role where you will not only provide high-quality clerking support but also actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our governance framework.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong knowledge of school governance and regulatory frameworks

• Has experience of clerking or governance support at a senior level

• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Can interpret and present complex information clearly and concisely

• Is confident working with senior leaders and governance stakeholders

• Is proactive, solution-focused, and committed to continuous improvement

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A collaborative Federation committed to improving outcomes for all pupils

• A network of seven schools with shared expertise and ambition

• A key strategic role influencing governance and decision-making

• A values-driven organisation focused on community impact

If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise will directly influence the effectiveness of governance and the success of our schools, we would welcome your application.

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.

Please visit www.primaryadvantage.hackney.co.uk/recruitment to view our application pack and to download our application form.

Visits to the federation are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or to return applications, please contact our HR & Data Officer, Venessa Williams at recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.

Please note that our staff may be on leave during the Easter break. Should you contact us during this time, we will endeavour to get back to you at the beginning of the summer term.

Everyone in the Primary Advantage Federation and its schools who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding. School staff are particularly important in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as we are in a position to identify concerns early and to provide help for children. Our school staff form part of the wider safeguarding system for children to prevent concerns escalating. We work with the Children and Families Service, the police, health services and other relevant agencies to support and promote the welfare of children and to protect them from harm. We work in line with statutory guidance for schools and colleagues: Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Primary Advantage and its schools strive to be diverse and inclusive communities, places where we can ALL be ourselves without prejudice or bias. We welcome applicants from all cultures and backgrounds to reflect the community we serve and we continue to positively advocate for diverse representation.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PA GM Application Pack.pdf - 2.12 MB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 249 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02072541010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-church-of-england-primary-school-london

About us
Holy Trinity Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School with a Preschool located in Hackney. We are part of a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond
that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.

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