Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust
Merton
£45,800 - £52,087 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 September 2025
Job overview
Head of Governance and Growth
Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to lead on both Governance and Growth. This is a dual role offering the opportunity to influence not just compliance and governance, but also the strategic expansion of a newly established Catholic multi-academy trust.
About the Trust
We are a new cross-phase family of Catholic schools, launched in February 2025 with five founding schools. By the end of this year, we expect to grow to at least 10 schools, with an ambitious vision to expand to 20+ schools and over 1,000 employees within three years.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity to combine governance leadership with growth strategy.
The successful candidate will:
* Governance & Compliance
* Embed a sector-leading governance framework across the Trust.t.
* Support and develop the Trust Board and Local Governance Bodies.
* Ensure full compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
* Support with growth & Strategy development.
* Work with the CEO, Executive Team, and Diocese to deliver the Trust's growth plan.
* Lead due diligence and governance arrangements for onboarding new schools.
* Build future governance capacity to ensure sustainable expansion.
What We're Looking For
* A proven track record in education governance and regulatory compliance.
* Experience of strategic development or organisational growth, ideally in education or not-for-profit sectors.
* A collaborative and resilient leader, able to influence at board and executive level.
* Commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of the Trust.
Why Join Us?
* Shape the governance model of a growing Trust from the very beginning.
* Play a strategic role in our expansion journey and future success.
* Join a values-driven organisation with a strong Catholic mission.
* Opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic influence at senior leadership level.
Application Process
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
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* Closing date: 23:59pm, Sunday 28th September 2025
* Interview: Thursday 2nd October 2025
Safeguarding
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust
Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust
St Thomas of Canterbury, Commonside East, Mitcham
Greater London
CR4 1YG
United Kingdom
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