At a Glance
- Tasks: Support governance across schools, ensuring compliance and effective service delivery.
- Company: Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, dedicated to excellent Catholic education.
- Benefits: Rewarding roles with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on governance in schools and support student success.
- Qualifications: Experience in governance and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing great Catholic education which enables all pupils within our family of schools to flourish. As part of our continued growth and commitment to excellence, we are seeking to expand our central team with the appointment of 2 Governance Partners to support our Governance team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced and highly motivated governance professionals to play a key role in maintaining compliance and service performance for local governance across our family of schools. The successful candidates will proactively ensure robust compliance is in place, strengthening accountability frameworks and collaborating with headteachers, Chairs of Governors, foundation governors and key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality and effective governance service in line with our Governance strategy.
The post holders will provide expert oversight of governance support services in schools, working closely with Chairs of Governing Bodies, foundation governors and headteachers. These are exciting roles and the successful candidates will bring a flexible and calm approach to their work, demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and the diverse needs of different school settings.
The postholder will offer guidance and support including minute taking at LGB meetings which will require some flexibility around working hours and location.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Governance Partner employer: Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. As a Governance Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape, working closely with dedicated professionals in a nurturing environment that values compliance and accountability. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, our Trust offers a rewarding career path where your expertise will be recognised and valued.
Contact Details:
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust Recruitment Team
