UTC Reading
Reading
Salary:
PO6, Points 40–43 (£49,764 – £52,805 FTE, pending cost of living award)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
9 October 2025
Job overview
Hours: 0.6 FTE, term time only
Location: Preferably UTC Reading, but could be any of the Trust's locations (with flexibility to travel across Trust sites and ability to work from home, as agreed by the line manager)
Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET) is seeking a highly skilled and committed individual to join our central team as Head of Governance and Compliance. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the Trust meets all regulatory requirements and maintains the highest standards of governance across our schools.
About the Role
As Head of Governance and Compliance, you will:
* Lead the development and implementation of the Trust's governance framework.
* Act as Governance Professional and Company Secretary to the Trust Board.
* Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO, Chair of Trustees, and Board Committees.
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including DfE, ESFA, Charity Commission, and Companies House.
* Support Local Governing Committees and oversee governor induction, training, and CPD.
* Manage governance documentation, policies, and registers.
* Play a key role in supporting the Trust's strategic growth and development.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience in governance or compliance, ideally within the education sector.
* Holds relevant qualifications in governance and leadership.
* Demonstrates integrity, independence, and a commitment to public service values.
* Is confident in providing strategic advice and managing sensitive matters.
* Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Is passionate about supporting educational outcomes through strong governance.
Why Join ALET?
This is a purpose-driven role within the education sector, where your work will directly support the governance and leadership that enables high-quality learning experiences for young people. At ALET, our strong people culture is our key strategic driver - we believe that investing in our people is the foundation of our success. We are guided by our Attributes: being resilient, enterprising, confident, aware, professional - and we seek individuals who embody these values in their work.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Membership of a competitive pension scheme (LGPS or TPS) with generous employer contributions and life cover.
* Two annual wellbeing days and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Flu vaccination vouchers.
* Free tea and coffee at all sites.
* Salary sacrifice scheme.
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, and special leave schemes.
* Flexible working options including hybrid and compressed hours.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Free parking and electric charging points at selected sites.
* Access to CPD, e-learning, and career development pathways.
* Opportunities to collaborate across our six schools and central team.
To apply, please visit our recruitment page: Work for Us – ALET and complete the application form.
Once completed, kindly return the form to by Thursday, 9 October 2025.
Interviews: Week commencing 13 October 2025.
Safeguarding Statement
Activate Learning Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Employment will be conditional upon receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from your current or most recent employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.
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About UTC Reading
UTC Reading
Crescent Road, East Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5RQ
United Kingdom
Located in Reading, Berkshire, UTC Reading is a co-educational University Technical College. The school offers places to students in years UTC Reading covers a large culturally diverse catchment area, a fact reflected in its student intake. The school was founded in 2013, and exists on a modern campus. As such the school can boast of an extensive range of modern facilities, with dedicated buildings for each subject as well as modern industry-sponsored learning labs.
Headteacher
Jennie Thomson
Values and Vision
University technical colleges are a new type of school in which the curriculum is geared heavily towards employability and skills. UTC Reading is heavily focused on engineering and computer science, providing a high-quality curriculum in co-operation with industry partners. The school works closely with a number of external bodies such as the University of Reading, Microsoft and Network Rail. This is intended to ensure that students are able to maximise their employability and relevance in the modern workplace. Although engineering and computer science are the main focuses of the school, UTC Reading does still offer a strong wider curriculum with subjects such as humanities and languages.
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