Head of Governance
Wellspring Academy Trust
Reporting to: Chief Administration Officer & Chair of Trustees
Duration of Post: Full-time
Work Commitment: 52 weeks per year
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Location: Hybrid of remote and office working. Head office located in Barnsley town centre adjacent to the interchange
Start Date: As soon as possible
As Head of Governance, you will be at the forefront of how we approach Governance within our Trust.
We believe that Governance should be proactive and visionary, ensuring that our policies and practices reflect our aims. As we seek to innovate, it’s crucial that Governance structures support and enable our ambitions.
The role will work with the Chief Administration Officer to lead the Governance Function, whilst reporting independently to the Trust Board. You will oversee all aspects of Governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust, ensuring Governance adheres to best practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
As Head of Governance, your responsibilities will extend to clerking the Board and its Committees, a role that is crucial in maintaining the efficacy and transparency of our governance practices. You will ensure that meetings are well-organised, minutes are accurately recorded, and actions are diligently followed up.
The Governance team consists of our Governance Professional, and our Governance and Executive Assistants who service our Local Governing Bodies. The Head of Governance will lead the service provision and line manage the team effectively, ensuring that the Board and its Committees are supported to the highest standards.
Applications
We welcome informal conversation with candidates, these can be arranged by contacting Natalie Hardman, Chief Administration Officer at n.hardman@wellspringacademies.org.uk
To apply please visit
this link .
Closing Date:
Monday 6th January 2025
Interview Date : Thursday 16th January 2025
Further Information
Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
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Wellspring Academy Trust
Reporting to: Chief Administration Officer & Chair of Trustees
Duration of Post: Full-time
Work Commitment: 52 weeks per year
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Location: Hybrid of remote and office working. Head office located in Barnsley town centre adjacent to the interchange
Start Date: As soon as possible
As Head of Governance, you will be at the forefront of how we approach Governance within our Trust.
We believe that Governance should be proactive and visionary, ensuring that our policies and practices reflect our aims. As we seek to innovate, it’s crucial that Governance structures support and enable our ambitions.
The role will work with the Chief Administration Officer to lead the Governance Function, whilst reporting independently to the Trust Board. You will oversee all aspects of Governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust, ensuring Governance adheres to best practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
As Head of Governance, your responsibilities will extend to clerking the Board and its Committees, a role that is crucial in maintaining the efficacy and transparency of our governance practices. You will ensure that meetings are well-organised, minutes are accurately recorded, and actions are diligently followed up.
The Governance team consists of our Governance Professional, and our Governance and Executive Assistants who service our Local Governing Bodies. The Head of Governance will lead the service provision and line manage the team effectively, ensuring that the Board and its Committees are supported to the highest standards.
Applications
We welcome informal conversation with candidates, these can be arranged by contacting Natalie Hardman, Chief Administration Officer at n.hardman@wellspringacademies.org.uk
To apply please visit
this link .
Closing Date:
Monday 6th January 2025
Interview Date : Thursday 16th January 2025
Further Information
Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
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