Trust Governance Professional at The Keys Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KAT/69729

Location

Earley St Peter's Ce Primary School Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12,748.00 - £13,974.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 7 SCP 25-29

Hours Per Week

15hrs (involves evening commitments)

Weeks Per Year

Term time, plus 10 days

Closing Date

7:00am, Thu 18th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026 or sooner

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

week commencing 22nd June 2026

Interview Date(s) week commencing 22nd June 2026

About this Role

To oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within TKAT, ensuring governance is effective, adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The Governance Professional will play a vital role in leading and managing the efficient and effective operation of the Trust Board and its committees (CECE, FAPPP and RemCo) in carrying out its functions and driving improvements to systems, processes and structures.

The purpose of the role is to:

Support the efficient and effective operation of the Trust Board and it committees
Ensure governance at all levels is carrying out its functions
Lead on development of the Trust’s governance framework and driving improvements to its systems, processes and structures.
Manage and coordinate the delivery and ongoing improvement of governance support across the Trust.
Prepare annual company reports compliant with both financial and legal requirements
Provide advice to trustees and governors on constitutional and procedural matters
Keep up to date with policy, legal and statutory requirements and managing information effectively.

We welcome informal discussions with our CEO and visits to the Central Team office. To arrange please email Rachael Marrison, PA to CEO: enquiries@keysacademytrust.org.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Applications submitted using AI will not be considered.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and DBS checks.

No agencies please.