Governance Officer

The Kite Academy Trust, Ash Vale, GU12 5PX

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,735 up to £29,848 FTE

Governance Officer job summary

Governance Officer

20 hours per week / term-time or 52 weeks per year

Required for an immediate start

Starting Salary - Band 2 - £23,735 up to £29,848 FTE

The Kite Academy Trust is built around our shared vision - for every pupil to be happy and healthy; to contribute positively to their communities and achieve academic excellence. Collaboration at every level across the Trust is a vital element in our continuing success and we believe that by working as one Kite team, we are stronger together.

We are looking to appoint a highly organised and proactive administrator to support governance, providing a range of high-quality administrative support to the Board of Trustees and its committees. Working together with our Chair of Trustees, our Governance Officer will be responsible for the effective and compliant co-ordination of all administrative aspects of governance, ensuring our governance practice meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.

A full induction and transitional support, in addition to a comprehensive professional development offer,

will be provided for the successful applicant.

We are looking for:

• An enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated colleague with excellent personal skills

• A colleague with strong communication, literacy and IT skills and an eye for detail

• A flexible colleague with time management skills to meet deadlines and competing demands

• A colleague committed to personal development and keen to learn new skills

• A team player who embraces our Trust mission, vision, values and one team ethos

Please note that termly governance meetings may be scheduled outside of school/office working hours to accommodate our governance volunteers. The specific arrangements regarding working hours will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant, including the possibility of term time only hours. This post would suit a colleague looking for a predominantly flexible, hybrid working agreement.

And in return we will offer you:

• A commitment to wellbeing, including professional development in mindfulness, the opportunity to join a range of Trust social groups, learn new skills and access to free counselling.

• An investment in your professional development and providing relevant training

• Induction to the role and ongoing transitional support

• Ongoing support from the Chair of Trustees and other governance services/networks as required

• A trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellness

• A dedicated, friendly staff team

• Genuine career and salary progression opportunities

• Workplace pension through LGPS

• Discounted wrap-around care, if your child is a Kite pupil

• An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox and our Employee Assistance Programme)

To apply, please complete the application form provided alongside this recruitment pack.

The application form includes a supporting statement where you will be required to outline your experience in relation to the job description and person specification. Please note that CVs are not considered as part of the application process.

Please complete and return your application form to the specified email address. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Gemma Golland on O1252 984930.

Application process:

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th February 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: Friday 13th February 2026

Start: As soon as possible

We look forward to hearing from you.

 The Kite Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal responsibility to meet safeguarding duties

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

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check.

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 The Kite Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kite-academy-trust

The Kite Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in October 2015 with a shared aim of providing the very best for all of our children, families and staff. Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies. Collaboration at every level, across the Trust, is a vital element in our continuing success. We are a Trust with our vision and values at the heart of all that do, and whilst our schools have their own distinct identities, we believe that by working collaboratively as one Trust wide team, we are uniquely placed to create an incredible education offer for the children of The Kite Academy Trust.

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