Governance Officer
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, Not recorded, W14 8BZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0f73cd2d-b299-4c02-b8a1-c5e423ccbb92 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience supporting governance in an educational environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take professional‑standard minutes
• An understanding of governance structures within academy trusts
• High levels of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong digital and IT skills, with confidence using online platforms and databases
• The ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work flexibly, including attending evening meetings
• A proactive, positive and collaborative approach
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the Trust’s values
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
• The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
• Hybrid working
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience supporting governance in an educational environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take professional‑standard minutes
• An understanding of governance structures within academy trusts
• High levels of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong digital and IT skills, with confidence using online platforms and databases
• The ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work flexibly, including attending evening meetings
• A proactive, positive and collaborative approach
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the Trust’s values
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
• The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
• Hybrid working
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.