Tove Learning Trust
Northamptonshire
£42,839 - £47,181 per year
Salary:
Grade K, points 32 to 36
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 September 2026
Job overview
Tove Learning Trust (TLT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) that aims to inspire education that leads to outstanding outcomes.
Our trust has undergone quite a rapid expansion and now consists of fifteen schools – primary, secondary, and alternative
provision – providing high quality education for over 11,000 children between the ages of 4 and 18. We operate across two
regional hub areas in Northamptonshire/Milton Keynes and the West Midlands.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Governance Professional to complement our vibrant central team and to provide
outstanding, professional advice and leadership to our Executive team and Trustees in our next period of growth. This is a
senior position, working directly with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Board of Trustees, including all matters relating to the
management and governance of the trust. As well as the Board the trust has 4 Trustee subcommittees. Each school has a Local
Governing Body (LGB). The role will include attending and minuting the Board and its Committee meetings and other senior
level meetings, ensuring legal filings are made on time and policies are followed. The role will provide guidance and support to
the LGB clerks. You will be confident to use your own initiative and plan your workload in a flexible manner to support all levels
of Governance.
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About Tove Learning Trust
Tove Learning Trust
Brackley Road, Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6DJ
United Kingdom
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.
Our trust was founded at Sponne School, an outstanding school based in Towcester, Northamptonshire. We are committed to ensuring that all of our students achieve their full potential, and we work hard to provide stimulating environments that enable every child to develop and flourish. Our schools and teaching staff share best practices to strengthen their skill sets, deliver outstanding teaching and enhance the outcomes of our pupils.
We value the unique differences and identities of all our pupils and see them as positive attributes to build upon. Each of our schools is unique, with its own personality, values, and ethos. As a trust we support and nurture this, ensuring that their core individuality and beliefs remain the same.
As an employer of choice, we recognise every colleague is an individual, 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.
We offer:
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* Access to Teachers' pension schemes
* Comprehensive training and support
* Eye care voucher scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free car parking
Come and join the Tove Learning Trust family and become part of our exciting journey.
Dr Jamie Clarke
Chief Executive Officer
MA BSc GRSM EdD
Registered Office: Tove Learning Trust, c/o Elizabeth Woodville School, Stratford Road, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2LP. Reg No
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