Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator

Castle Phoenix Trust, Coventry, CV2 5BD

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 July 2026

• Closing date

  30 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 July 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: G4 FTE £25,989 - Pro rata to hours worked £10,971

Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator job summary

Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator 

Castle Phoenix Trust  

Grade 4  FTE £25,989 - Pro rata based on working 18 hours, 39 weeks per year £10,971

18 hours across the week – exact hours to be agreed – flexibility for the right candidate  

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Governance Support and Central Operations Administrator to join our Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and administrative skills to provide governance support to the schools within our Trust, including attending and clerking panels, whilst also supporting the day to day operations of the Trust’s central team. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting governance and panel processes, attending and clerking a variety of panels across our schools, accurately recording proceedings and providing administrative support to ensure these operate effectively and in line with Trust policies and procedures. Alongside these responsibilities the postholder will provide administrative support to the Head of Central Operations and Central Team Leaders, helping to ensure the efficient day to day running of Trust administrative functions.  

 

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional organisational abilities and a meticulous attention to detail. You will have proven experience of accurately taking minutes in formal meetings or panels and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, communicating professionally at all levels. Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines. Confidentiality and discretion must be adhered to at all times, alongside a demonstration of commitment to delivering high quality administrative support.  

 

Full training will be provided to equip the successful candidate with the knowledge and skills required to support governance processes and panel administration effectively.  

We will play to your strengths and can offer you: 

• Opportunities for professional development  
• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking and an employee discount scheme. 
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition. 
• Annual Conference for all colleagues across the Trust. 
• The role is based at our Head Office at Caludon Castle School but involves travelling to schools within our Trust for panel meetings.   

For further information about the role contact Karen Steele, Head of Central Operations 

Application deadline:  Midday 30 July 2026 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.  

These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.  

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.

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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

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 Castle Phoenix Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Castle Phoenix Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-phoenix-trust

Multi Academy Trust in West Midlands comprising of:
Caludon Castle School
Foxford School
Kingsbury School
Charter Academy Primary School
Hill Farm Primary School
Richard Lee Primary School

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