Head of Governance & Compliance

·
Full time
Salary:

Grade 10 (SCP 31 - SCP 35)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

March 2025

Apply by:

3 February 2025 Job overview

The Sir John Brunner Foundation seeks to appoint a Head of Governance and Compliance to join the central team, to oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the trust, ensure governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, and provide strategic leadership of services that support governance across the trust. The postholder will be responsible for leading our governance services, advising on issues relating to governance of MATs, developing governance and leading on compliance. This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, of three High Schools and a Sixth Form College, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. To be successful in post you will be degree educated and will hold a governance related qualification. You will have experience of clerking and/or providing secretarial services to committees and/or boards, leading a service across a multi-site organisation and managing compliance. You should also have an excellent understanding of the education sector (preferably 11-16 or sixth form), with a strong grasp of current and emerging educational issues. If you have the enthusiasm, experience and skills to succeed please view the job description and person specification. To apply, please complete the application form, detailing how you meet the requirements of the post. Applications should be submitted no later than

12 O'clock, Midday on Monday 3rd February 2025 Interviews are scheduled for

Friday 7th February 2025. You are encouraged to submit an early application, as the Foundation may decide to close the advert early. Prospective candidates are invited to request a tour of one or more of our academies in advance of the interviews, this may be arranged by contacting humanresources@sjbf.org.uk About Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Monarch Drive, Northwich Cheshire CW9 8AF United Kingdom Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College is a mixed, non-denominational sixth-form college, based on a single-site campus close to Northwich town centre in Cheshire. The college's main purpose is to provide A-level courses for full-time students aged 16-18. Teachers and education professionals hold a shared ethos and mission of excellence, opportunity and compassion. We see the value in every student and help them to achieve their goals by creating an environment that understands and celebrates difference, whilst providing an incredible education and life opportunities for all students. The College converted to Academy Status in April 2018. Whilst you will work at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College, you will be employed by the

Sir John Brunner Foundation . Ofsted report Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College was judged

“outstanding”

by Ofsted in October 2022 in all areas. An Outstanding Environment A state of the art modern building houses outstanding teaching facilities, including: Light and airy teaching rooms. Learning resource centre with dedicated student IT facilities. Theatre complex and separate dance studio. Interactive touchscreens in every classroom. State of the art media and music technology facilities. The heart of the College’s historical building has been retained and remodelled to serve as dining and social facilities for both staff and students. Benefits of working at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Favourable working week Enhanced holiday entitlement Generous pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension Scheme) Free on site car parking Free wifi access Participation in sports clubs Funding for training and development CPD events throughout the year Two onsite Starbucks Cafes Onsite canteen and deli bar with daily homemade cakes College wide staff lunches Christmas social event Support staff standards payment (bonus) Long service awards Access to counselling/EAP service Eye care vouchers Access to health plan Access to Occupational Health service Family friendly policies

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