Head of Governance
St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Sheffield, S9 3WU27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £54,000.00 - £58,000.00 Annually (FTE) Opportunity for £59,000 - £65,000 for experienced candidate qualified to take on wider compliance responsibilities
Head of Governance job summary
Shape Governance. Strengthen Accountability. Support Excellence.
We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Head of Governance to join our growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal strategic role at the heart of a successful and ambitious organisation, providing expert governance leadership and supporting Trustees, Local Academy Committees and senior leaders to ensure the highest standards of accountability, compliance and organisational effectiveness.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Board of Directors, you will act as Company Secretary and be the Trust's lead adviser on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. You will help ensure that our governance arrangements continue to support our mission, values and strategic ambitions as we serve over 6,500 pupils across 14 schools.
About the Role
As Head of Governance, you will:
Lead and coordinate all aspects of governance across the Trust.
Provide professional advice and support to the Board of Directors, Committees and Local Academy Committees.
Act as Company Secretary and oversee governance compliance and statutory reporting.
Lead governor and trustee recruitment, induction, training and development.
Ensure compliance with Company Law, Charity Law, Academy Trust requirements and other regulatory obligations.
Develop and maintain effective governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
Oversee governance systems, registers, declarations of interest and statutory returns.
Support admissions governance and compliance across the Trust.
Lead governance reviews, evaluations and continuous improvement activity.
Coordinate governance support services including clerking arrangements.
Support the management of complaints and governance-related stakeholder matters.
Provide governance assurance and reporting to the Board.
Work with senior leaders to strengthen accountability, transparency and organisational performance.
About You
We are looking for a confident and credible governance professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent relationship-building skills.
You will have:
Significant experience supporting Boards, Trustees, Governors or senior committees.
Experience of providing governance, compliance or constitutional advice at a senior level.
Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Experience of developing policies, procedures and governance systems.
Excellent organisational, analytical and written communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders and Trustees.
High levels of integrity, discretion and professional judgement.
A commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in governance.
A governance qualification, experience within a Multi Academy Trust and knowledge of academy governance frameworks would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Working as part of a values-led leadership team, you will have the opportunity to:
Influence governance across a large and ambitious Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
Work closely with Trustees, Governors and senior leaders.
Help shape the future direction of the organisation.
Lead governance innovation and improvement.
Make a meaningful contribution to the education of thousands of children and young people.
Work within a collaborative, supportive and mission-driven culture.
If you are an experienced governance professional who shares our commitment to excellence, service and Catholic education, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form via MyNewTerm and submit a supporting statement outlining how your skills, experience and personal qualities meet the requirements of the role.
Visits and informal discussions are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the Trust Central Office.
Salary: Competitive, circa £54,000 - £58,000 with opportunity for £59,000 - £65,000 for experienced candidate qualified to take on wider compliance responsibilities
Contract: Permanent, Full Time though this role is suitable for part-time, flexible working, compressed hours or job share.
Location: Trust Central Office with regular travel across our academies
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust was formed in response to the vision of the Bishop of Hallam for all schools in the Diocese to be part of high achieving Catholic MATs with a strong moral purpose to deliver the best possible experiences for all pupils with a particular commitment to those who are most vulnerable.
Our first 12 schools joined the Trust in September 2022 and our 13th school, Holy Trinity Barnsley, joined us in April 2024. We work closely with our wider family of 10 primary schools who we look forward to fully welcoming into the Trust in due course, at which point we will be a Trust of 23 schools across Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham.
We are built on a foundation of strong relationships between our schools, rooted in our shared Catholic Christian mission and passion for serving our communities across the Diocese. We have a strong commitment to enhancing the ethos and character of each individual school so that schools continue to be rooted firmly in the communities that they serve. We also have a commitment to the common good, harnessing our collective capacity for the benefit of all the children and young people who attend our schools.
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