Governance Professional

Central Learning Partnership Trust

Central Learning Partnership Trust is a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing 16 schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire.

Governance is essential in Multi Academy Trusts to ensure strong leadership, accountability and high educational standards. Directors provide strategic direction, oversee financial management and hold the leadership team accountable for delivering the best possible education for all pupils within an inclusive and well-managed learning environment.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and knowledgeable Governance

Professional to support our Multi Academy Trust. This is a key strategic role, ensuring that governance across the Trust is effective, compliant and aligned with statutory and regulatory requirements.

This role will involve working closely with the Chair of the Trust and Chief Officers, providing expert advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Trust’s governance structures.

The successful candidate will be responsible to clerk all of the Trust and Local Governing Body meetings.  There are currently 4 Trust Board meetings, 6 Trust Committee meetings, 7 Executive Board meetings and across the 16 schools in the MAT there are currently 30 Local Governing Body and Local Executive Governing Body meetings in one academic year.  Meetings are generally held via Teams, however in some instances, physical attendance may be required.

There may be occasional additional meetings (e.g. appeal panels, sub committees).

Outside of meetings, this is a flexible, home-based role, allowing you to manage your workload efficiently around other commitments.

Governance & Compliance

• Oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance across the Trust
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, including relevant legislation, funding agreements and regulatory frameworks
• Manage governance documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control and accessibility

Advice & Strategic Support

• Provide independent, high-quality advice to the Directors on governance, legal and procedural matters
• Keep Directors informed of changes in legislation and governance best practice
• Support the Directors in fulfilling its strategic responsibilities and maintaining strong accountability

Clerking & Administration

• Act as Clerk to the Trust Board, Trust Board Committees, Executive Board and all LGB/LEGB meetings.
• Coordinate the annual cycle of meetings, including agenda preparation and distribution of papers
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, timely minutes that clearly record challenge, decisions and actions
• Monitor and follow up outstanding actions to ensure effective implementation

Information Management

• Ensure governance information published on the Trust website meets statutory expectations

Governance Development

• Support recruitment, induction and training of Directors, Members and Governors
• Contribute to governance reviews, skills audits and succession planning
• Promote high standards of governance practice across all schools within the Trust

Key Relationships

As part of the Central Team the post will work closely with:

·         Chair of the Trust

·         The Chairs of the Trust Committees

·         Directors

·         Members

·         Chief Officers

·         Chairs of Governors

·         Executive Board members (Executive Headteachers, Headteachers, Heads of Schools)

·         Our legal advisors

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in a governance, clerking or compliance role (education sector desirable)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret and apply governance legislation and guidance
• Strong written communication skills, including minute-taking and report writing
• Ability to work independently whilst building effective working relationships
• High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of academy trust governance frameworks and DfE guidance
• Understanding of company and charity law as it relates to academy trusts

 What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where appropriate
• Professional development and training opportunities in governance
• The opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality education and outcomes for pupils

Application Process

Please note we only accept applications that are submitted via My New Term platform via our Trust website (www.clpt.co.uk/careers)

We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date, therefore if you share our vision and determination, possess strong ambitions for learners, and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications is Friday 26 June 2026, 9.00am.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2 July 2026.

Compliance and Safeguarding

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

·            adult cautions (simple or conditional);

·            conditional cautions;

·            convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either with the application or verbally at interview. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Eligibility to Work in the UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK.  If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this.  (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

The school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.  Equality is promoted and the school will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.