Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/11/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: w/c 3rd November 2025
Reporting to: Finance & Operations Director
Start Date: November 2025
Hours and conditions of service: 37 hours per week, term time only. We are open to applicants who may want less than 37 hours. Some flexibility in hours worked is required for Clerking at Governor meetings and these take place 3 times per term, on a Thursday, from 5.30pm to 8.00pm approximately.
The opportunity has arisen for a Governance Manager, with relevant experience, to join our Central Team. We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational and communication skills. The role will include responsibility for governance, including policies, admissions, GDPR, supporting the complaints process, co-ordination of Governors. The postholder will be required to hold the Professional Clerks qualification or be willing to study for the Professional Clerks qualification through the NGA which is funded by the Trust.
The Governance Manager provides efficient governance service and support to the Leadership teams across the expanding Trust. The Governance Manager will work across the schools within our Trust meaning that travel between schools will be required.
Catalyst Academies Trust is an innovative, not-for-profit organisation, comprising of 5 schools, whose mission is to widen access to outstanding educational provision.
The successful candidate will benefit from our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform and will be able to access a range of discounts from various retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
For further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sarah Coote on 01708 852128, option 3, or email contactus@catrust.org.uk. Applications should be made through Essex School Jobs. Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates immediately, withdrawing the advert once a successful appointment has been confirmed.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearance.
Interviews: w/c 3rd November 2025
Information about the School
Catalyst Academies Trust is an innovative, charitable organisation, who set out to widen access to outstanding educational provision. This is achieved by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in schools and academies, to develop outstanding teaching and achievement outcomes, both within and beyond our trust. The Trust has been so successful that it has been in the top 10 performing trusts for over 5 years.
The Trust was established by Dilkes Academy, an outstanding, successful primary school in Thurrock in December 2012. Shortly afterwards, in April 2013, Benyon Primary School and Quarry Hill Academy became part of the Trust.
The level of expertise and support that the Trust quickly provided, meant that both schools rapidly moved from inadequate to good and requires improvement to outstanding within their first two years as part of Catalyst.
In 2017 Somers Heath Primary School joined Catalyst, raising Trust capacity and providing high quality learning opportunities for pupils and staff. More recently Aveley Primary school joined, building capacity further; sharing the same aspirations and values to which all trust schools subscribe.
Catalyst Academies Trust are incredibly proud of our staff and our collaborative network of schools. We look forward to growing further in the primary sector and building partnerships in the secondary sector to provide a true all-through educational experience.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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