Are you passionate about excellence in governance and making a real impact in education? Play a pivotal role in shaping purposeful, transparent, and future-focused governance across our schools within our trust.
Job Title:
Governance Manager
Location:
Home-based with occasional travel to London Head Office and Schools within the trust
Salary:
£32,000 (£40,000 FTE - Full time equivalent)
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time, 30 hours per week, 52 weeks a year
Application Closing Date:
Tuesday 23rd September
Interview Date:
Friday 3rd October at our London Head Office
About You:
As a Governance Manager at Creative Education Trust, you'll be a key driver of effective, transparent and future-focused governance across our schools. Working closely with the Head of Governance, you'll support the Trust Board, committees, and Academy Councils to make confident, well-informed decisions that positively impact pupils' life chances. Our ideal candidate would:
* Bring expert knowledge of governance frameworks and statutory responsibilities.
* Have experience advising boards and senior leaders in education or related sectors.
* Be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing governance processes.
* Build strong relationships across the Trust to promote collaboration and accountability.
* Be educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience with continued professional development relevant to governance, compliance or leadership.
About the Governance Department:
The Governance department plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective management and strategic direction of the Trust's academies. The governance framework is designed to uphold integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence across all schools within the Trust. This framework includes multiple layers such as the Trust Board, Academy Councils, and the Executive Leadership Team, all working collaboratively to oversee financial management, educational performance, and strategic initiatives. The Governance and Compliance team supports these efforts, ensuring consistency and adherence to the Trust's Scheme of Delegation.
Discover More About Our Trust:
We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. To discuss this post in more details, please contact Holly Crofts, Head of Governance
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.