Governance Administration Assistant - Penn Hall School
Employer Amethyst Academies Trust Location Penn Hall School, Vicarage Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP Salary NJC Grade 4 Scale 7 – 11, FTE £25,584 - £27,269 (Pro rata: £9,515 - £10,142) Closing date 23 Jun 2025 Reference SANDED000007342
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Are you a highly organised and detail-driven administrator looking to make a meaningful impact in education? Amethyst Academies Trust is seeking a proactive and professional Governance Administration Assistant to support our Governance Lead/Company Secretary and contribute to the efficient running of our Trust-wide governance functions.
About Us Amethyst Academies Trust is a forward-thinking, values-led Trust committed to educational excellence through strong governance and collaboration. With schools across the region, our Central Team plays a key role in maintaining high standards, compliance, and strategic oversight.
About the Role As Governance Administration Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in the smooth running of our governance operations. You will support the planning and delivery of Trust Board and Local Governing Body (LGB) meetings, coordinate documentation, and maintain governance records and databases.
Key Responsibilities: Preparing and circulating meeting agendas, papers, and correspondence Liaising with school leaders, governors, trustees, and clerks to ensure smooth communication Supporting the upkeep of systems like GovernorHub and compliance records Assisting with general admin tasks, including document formatting, filing, and room bookings Occasionally attending governance meetings to take notes and log actions Upholding data protection and confidentiality at all times
About You We’re looking for someone with:
* A GCSE (or equivalent) in English (grade C or above)
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems
* A discreet and professional manner, especially when handling sensitive information
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently
* Prior experience with governance procedures or school administration is desirable, but not essential
* Training will be provided where required
Be part of a supportive and values-led Central Team Play a key role in supporting effective governance across our Trust Benefit from a flexible part-time schedule Access to CPD opportunities and Trust-wide networks Safeguarding Commitment Amethyst Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Apply Today!
If you're ready to take the next step in your administrative career within a collaborative educational trust, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website to download your application pack:
Once completed, submit your application viatpreece@aatrust.co.uk
Hours:16 hours per week (4 hours per day, 4 days per week), term time only
Location:Central Trust Role (Amethyst Academies Trust), based at Central Offices, Penn Hall School Wolverhampton
Contract Type:Permanent
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