Head of Governance

Evolution Academy Trust, Norwich, NR14 7XP

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £39,862.00 - £41,771.00 Annually (FTE) J29 – J31 pro rata

Head of Governance job summary

Head of Governance - Evolution Academy Trust
Permanent - 14 hours per week - some flexibility
Grade: J29 - J31 - pro rata
Start date: September 2026

On behalf of Evolution Academy Trust, thank you for your interest in this role of Head of Governance.

Our Trust is in an exciting position having had its best year across all its core metrics with all 12 of it schools in a strong position to grow. We are now seeking a dedicated Head of Governance to join our team and take us to the next phase of our journey - from Good to Great! You will have a thorough induction, strong network of support, incredible professional development, and you will be part of a fantastic primary multi-academy trust.

If you wish to arrange an informal conversation, please email l.brockett@evolutionacademytrust.org.uk.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration.

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 Evolution Academy Trust

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

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