Internal Scrutiny Officer

Grace Schools, Ely, CB7 4JU

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 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: Salary: Point 26 - 30 (£38,510 - £42,123 FTE), approximately £23,106 - £25,273 pro-rata

Internal Scrutiny Officer job summary

Internal Scrutiny Officer

The post is based at Grace Schools' central offices in Ely, with some travel to our academies across the Trust and hybrid working arrangements depending upon the working pattern.

Salary: Point 26 - 30 (£38,510 - £42,123 FTE), approximately £23,106 - £25,273 pro-rata

3 days per week, flexible options available

This is an exciting time to join Grace Schools in this newly established post, which has been created to reflect the recent changes to the way our trust is governed. The role of Internal Scrutiny Officer will oversee and strengthen our Trust’s governance, risk management, and statutory compliance framework.

Operating across our 38 primary schools and 1 secondary school, the Internal Scrutiny Officer will design and execute a comprehensive annual internal scrutiny programme that satisfies all requirements set out in the Academy Trust Handbook (ATH), DfE guidelines, and statutory safeguarding frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Board of Assurance framework managing our external Internal Scrutiny Partner while conducting targeted, in-house operational reviews outside the partner's contract scope.

• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports following each review, detailing findings, evaluating risk levels, and recommending practical remediation steps.

• Maintain a centralised actions register to monitor school and central leadership responses, ensuring audit recommendations are promptly implemented.

• Support with the presentation of comprehensive quarterly summaries to the Audit & Risk Committee, highlighting systemic risks, recurring compliance themes, and progress against the annual plan.

• Maintain up-to-date expertise in DfE regulations, ATH compliance, and statutory safeguarding (KCSIE) frameworks to support annual risk reporting for the Board of Trustees.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or governance oversight.
• Experience within the Education sector or Multi-Academy Trusts is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook, DfE regulations, and statutory compliance frameworks.
• Excellent report-writing skills.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the capability to engage collaboratively across teams.

What we can offer:

• 27 days plus bank holidays as annual leave (FTE) plus a closure period over Christmas break

• GP 24/7 service with access to an online health and wellbeing hub and annual flu vaccinations

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Eyecare Vouchers

• Discount Schemes

• A number of pension options are available including the local government pension scheme

• Friendly and close-knit team

• A commitment to on-going professional development

• Inclusive policies and practices

About Grace Schools

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era as Grace Schools.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting schools of all faiths and none.

We exist to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust having been previously awarded MAT of the Year at the National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk

How to apply

Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application. All applications must be completed in full on My New Term.

Closing Date: Monday 7 December, midday

Interview date: Tuesday 15 December 2026

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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 Grace Schools

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

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