Governance Clerk

Tudor Park Education Trust and its schools are dynamic and rewarding places to work. There are many opportunities for our staff, both existing and new.

Employer: Tudor Park Education Trust
Hours: 12.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks (40.2 weeks per year)
Salary: P02 Point 29 (FTE £42,771, pro rata £13,283)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Workplace pension with LGPS, occupational sick pay, employee assistance programme for staff wellbeing, training opportunities

Established in 2015, Tudor Park Education Trust is an experienced, small trust comprising Springwest Academy and Logic Studio School. Supported by a strong central team, we pride ourselves on a highly collaborative, open, and honest culture where we celebrate what we achieve together. We champion the autonomy of our local Academy Committees, empowering them to drive excellence for their school’s unique character while remaining united by our shared core values. For a Governance Professional, joining us means stepping into an environment where the Trust Board, CEO, Principals, and local chairs work seamlessly together to shape strategic development and ensure the success of every single child.

As an employer we are committed to equal opportunities and promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.

We are supportive of flexible working and welcome applications from people wishing to work a flexible working pattern

We are looking for an exceptional Governance Professional to oversee all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance across the Trust. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, and Chair of Trustees, you will act as the lead adviser on all governance issues. You will not only perform the vital role of clerk to the Trust Board and its committees but also lead the development of our governance framework. By ensuring our structures are robust, compliant, and perfectly aligned with our strategic priorities, you will enable our educational leaders to focus on what matters most: achieving excellence for our students.

Leading governance & strategic advice: Provide advice relating to governance and statutory compliance; keep the Board focussed on its core strategic priorities.

Professional clerking & administration: Provide a clerking service for meetings and hearing; set the annual meeting cycle and prepare agendas; manage the flow of information between the Trust Board, Academy Committees, and Members; meet strict administrative deadlines such as prompt circulation of paperwork and minutes.

Ensuring statutory compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook and governance legislation; maintain all statutory records; Ensure governance-specific risks are captured in the Trust’s risk register and support the production of the annual governance statement; oversee the publication of statutory documents on Trust and school websites; carry out the duties of Company Secretary.

Coordinated support & board development: Develop and oversee strategies for recruiting governors and trustees; lead the planning of governance induction and continuous professional development (CPD); manage board self-evaluation and external reviews; facilitate networks and strong communication across all tiers of governance.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable: You have a strong understanding of education legislation, the Academy Trust Handbook, and effective MAT governance frameworks.
• Strategic & proactive: You can design governance structures that provide high-level, independent, and risk-informed advice.
• Organised: You can comfortably manage competing priorities, complex document management, and strict administrative turnaround times.
• Ethical & collaborative: You are a role model for effective governance, capable of building productive relationships across all levels of the Trust while maintaining your professional independence.

Closing date: 10 am on Wednesday 29 April 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants should read our Recruitment and Selection Policy and Safeguarding Policy before applying for any position within the Trust. All applicants who are wishing to apply for any position at our Trust, whether this be a teaching or support post, are required to complete an application form. CV applications, or prospective applications, are not accepted.

The application form must be completed in full, including:

• Full education and/or employment history from the age of 16, with any gaps explained
• Contact details for two referees, one of which must be from the candidate’s most recent employer,
  and one of which must be from the most recent time the candidate worked with children (if
  applicable)
• Statement of application outlining your experience and why you are interested in this job.

Please contact Penny Davies for any information you need – by telephone on 0208 831 3007 or by email at p.davies@tudorparkeducation.org

We are committed to providing a thorough induction for new staff, and will ensure that you are supported. A handover with the current Governance Professional will be provided.

Tudor Park Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references and a successful Enhanced DBS check with barred list check.

All staff, volunteers and contractors have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the Trust’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

Tudor Park Education Trust values diversity, inclusion and is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.