Maternity Cover - Governance Support Officer

The Star Multi Academy Trust, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.45 Hourly Grade CD, Point 3-6

Maternity Cover - Governance Support Officer job summary

Grade CD - point 3-6

Term Time only plus training days.

This is a maternity contract to July 2026. The role could be split between 2 people for the right candidates.

The STAR Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Governance Support Officers for our Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). We expect you will have responsibility for two to four schools / LGBs across our Trust; however, this is open to discussion.

You will need to be flexible and well organised as you will be attending meetings on different days and times each half term. The meetings dates are set well in advance and are normally held early evening.

Hours worked will be variable across term time only. For each Local Governing Board supported, there are 6 meetings per year and this equates to 10.5 hours of direct work per meeting, with approximately 25 additional training hours across the academic year. There would also be an opportunity for additional hours to support with administration tasks.

You will need to attend meetings in person at the individual school, with some training at the STAR MAT Head Office. Outside of these fixed working hours, the post is based from home, and you will be responsible for managing your own workload within a framework. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about what the role involves.

Do you want to unlock Your Potential and Thrive with STAR MAT! We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. Enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.

• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At STAR MAT, the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Star Multi Academy Trust

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

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