Grade: G Points 13-18,
Salary: £28,163 - £30,559 FTE (Actual Salary £19,094 - £20,719)
Vacancy Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK
Northern Star Academies Trust
We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.
Job Description
30 hours per week, term time only with flexibility to suit the availability of the postholder and Trust requirements.
Attendance at governance meetings is an essential requirement of the role and this will usually involve at least 6 evening meetings per half term. These are normally finished by 7pm.
The successful candidate will be based in Harrogate and support schools in the Harrogate and Keighley areas and must be willing and have the means to travel to meetings at each school (usually once per school, per half term). There is flexibility on hybrid working for the right candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Corporate Affairs team in a thriving multi-academy trust. Northern Star Academies Trust is looking for a dedicated Governance Officer to provide exceptional support across our Trust Partnership. In this vital role, you will work closely with governors, headteachers, and Trust colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of governance services. Key responsibilities include:
1. Preparing and managing Local Governing Body (LGB) meetings.
2. Providing advice and support to governors.
3. Overseeing policy management, GDPR processes, and ensuring compliance across school websites.
4. Playing a key role in the ongoing design and development of governance processes.
Governance experience is preferred, but not essential - if you're detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about education, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information please download the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Excellent CPD opportunities
* Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
* A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
How to Apply
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Key Dates:
Application Deadline: Sunday, 16th February 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 24th February
Key Documents
Job Description
Person Specification #J-18808-Ljbffr