Post Title: Head of Governance
Responsible to: Chief Information Officer
Location: STOCCAT Central Office
Salary: HOS1- HOS4 (£63,000 - £70,000)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full year
Hours per week: Full time (37 hours per week)
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 25th February 2025
The St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust (STOC) is seeking to appoint a Head of Governance to work with the Board, the Strategic Leadership Group and Headteachers, in partnership with the Diocese, to ensure support for governance is compliant, effective and contributes towards strategic priorities being met. This shall include filing returns to Companies House and other statutory reporting as required to ensure the Trust is legally compliant.
The Head of Governance will lead on the development of the Trust’s Governance Framework, with a strong understanding of the Trust’s governance structure, its Articles of Association and Scheme of Delegation, and to ensure that the Trust operates in line with these. They will also highlight key risks to the Board, Committees, and Local Governing Bodies as deemed appropriate; providing updates on changes and progress.
The successful candidate will:
* Work with the Board, the Strategic Leadership Group and headteachers, in partnership with the Diocese, to ensure support for governance is compliant, effective and contributes towards strategic priorities being met;
* Lead on the development of the Trust’s Governance Framework, ensuring that the Trust operates in line with its governance structure, Articles of Association, and Scheme of Delegation.
* Provide advice and support so the Strategic Leadership Group can act in accordance with relevant regulations relating to the operation of the Board and its committees, including filing returns to Companies House and other statutory reporting.
* Organise and lead the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Trust.
* Ensure any Ordinary and Special Resolutions are completed appropriately, supporting the Members to discharge their responsibilities.
* Maintain effective communications and flow of information with local governing bodies, the board, and other governance professionals.
* Support and fully service the work of any formal committees/panels or hearings of the Board or its sub-committees.
* Lead on the development and review of governing documents, policies, and procedures, considering changes in best practice and/or statutory or regulatory requirements.
* Design and implement the Governance onboarding process for new schools joining the Trust.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children.
Shortlisting date: Friday 28th February 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 5th March 2025
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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