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Lead Governance Professional
Tove Learning Trust, Northampton, NN7 2LP7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 42 or 52 weeks a year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42,839 - £47,181
Pay scale
- Grade K, points 32 to 36
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role exists to provide sound, well researched advice to Members, Trustees, the Executive teamand Local Governance Committees.
What you’ll bring:
● Relevant qualification and/or experience as a governance professional in an educational setting or similar environment
● Sound knowledge and experience of committee structures and effective governance models & minuting meetings
● Confident use of software systems and IT to support organisational alignment and effective risk management
● Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
● Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead, adapt to change and deliver to deadlines
● Ability to work accurately with meticulous attention to detail, manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
● Flourish in a team culture whilst being a strong independent worker.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
As part of the trust family you will benefit from access to:
● Medicash health care package offering cash back on routine medical care and online appointments with GP’s and specialists.
● Free flu jabs and access to employee assist support and wellbeing services,
● professional development opportunities, and excellent pension schemes. Further study and training is encouraged and supported through the apprenticeship levy and in house Training School
● Free hot and cold beverages and free on site parking
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Tove Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Tove Learning Trust website
- Email address
- hr@tovelearning.org.uk
The Tove Learning Trust is a family of academies that aims to inspire education that leads to outstanding outcomes. Our trust consists of primary, secondary, and alternative provision schools across two regional hub areas in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, as well as the West Midlands.
As an employer of choice, we value diversity and work as a team to remove barriers to equity. We offer rewarding career opportunities for both new and existing employees and are proud of our links with the Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership and our strategic partnership with a regional Teaching School hub. This offers first-class training and development opportunities within the MAT, including an outstanding induction year for all early career teachers. Our support network benefits all of our schools, pupils and employees.
Arranging a visit to Tove Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@tovelearning.org.uk.
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