Head of Governance

Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust, Salisbury, SP2 0FG

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 August 2025

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: £45,000.00 - £50,000.00 Annually (FTE) There is the possibility of this role being 3 or 4 days per week for the right candidate.

Head of Governance job summary

We are looking to recruit a Head of Governance with a strong understanding of multi-academy trust governance and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. In this role you will be a key part of a small and effective DSAT Services Team and have the opportunity to make a difference to the governance of all our schools across Dorset and Wiltshire, supporting the education of around 5000 children and 900 staff.

As well as direct support for governors and trustees, you will take the lead on managing complaints. We would also like you to take the role of Data Protection Officer for the Trust - full training and external support are provided for this aspect as of the role as required. You will have the support of our Governance Professional in carrying out many of the administrative aspects of governance.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join a family of schools who are committed to providing high quality education within the context of our Christian vision and values of love, hope and joy. We hope you will want to become a part of our team, with a passion to take governance to the next level for the good of our pupils.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness . We are committed to your growth and development in the role and to providing opportunities to enable you to succeed.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to arrange a call with our CEO, Mark Lacey, and help you with as much detail as possible to support the process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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

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 Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/diocese-of-salisbury-academy-trust

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