Head of Governance
St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, Bury, BL9 5BN20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,000 - £70,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
The St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust (STOC) is seeking to appoint a Head of Governance to work with the Board, the Strategic Leadership Group and Headteachers, in partnership with the Diocese, to ensure support for governance is compliant, effective and contributes towards strategic priorities being met. This shall include filing returns to Companies House and other statutory reporting as required to ensure the Trust is legally compliant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it grows over a period of time into a Catholic Academy Trust which, at scale, will be one of the largest Trusts in England.
The Head of Governance will lead on the development of the Trust’s Governance Framework, with a strong understanding of the Trust’s governance structure, its Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation, and to ensure that the Trust operates in line with these. They will also highlight key risks to the Board, Committees, and Local Governing Bodies as deemed appropriate; providing updates on changes and progress.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the Board, the Strategic Leadership Group and headteachers, in partnership with the Diocese, to ensure support for governance is compliant, effective and contributes towards strategic priorities being met;
- To lead on the development of the Trust’s Governance Framework, with a strong understanding of the Trust’s governance structure, its Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation, and to ensure that the Trust operates in line with these.
- To provide advice and support so the Strategic Leadership Group are able to act in accordance with relevant regulations relating to the operation of the Board and its committees. This shall include filing returns to Companies House and other statutory reporting as required to ensure the Trust is legally compliant.
- To organise and lead Annual General Meeting of the members of the Trust.
- To ensure any Ordinary and Special Resolutions are completed appropriately, supporting the Members to discharge their responsibilities.
- To ensure effective communications and flow of information are maintained with local governing bodies, the board and other governance professionals.
- To undertake the support and full servicing of the work of any formal committees/panels or hearings of the Board or its sub-committees.
- To lead on the development and review of governing documents, policies and procedures, taking account of changes in best practice and/or statutory or regulatory requirements.
- To design and implement the Governance onboarding process for new schools joining the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
- an opportunity to be a member of a forward-thinking and innovative information team,
- a caring and engaged group of stakeholders,
- a committed and highly supportive Central Team and Trust Board with a clear vision and high aspirations for the Trust,
- precise support for your own professional and spiritual development from both the Academy Trust and the Diocese,
- excellent local and borough wide collaborative links,
- generous 22.7% Local Government Pension Scheme
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
- Free onsite parking.
- Free onsite gym.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.
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About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.
We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.
Arranging a visit to St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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