Job Description

START

: 1st November 2025

SALARY:

Grade 6 SCP 12 - 18 (actual salary

24,899.78

based on

37 hours, Term Time + 5 days

)

CONTRACT:

Between 35

or

37 hours per week - Term Time Only + at least 5 days (Both are negotiable)

TERM:

Permanent

Enhance Academy Trust is a family of 16 primary schools and a Performing Arts college brought together by a shared vision to improve the life chances of all our children through excellence, exploration, encouragement within a distinct ethos. We are a unique organisation that celebrates the individuality of every school whilst promoting an uncompromising belief in the power of collaboration to support all our 4000 pupils be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome someone into our central team as Governance and Compliance Officer.

Our Governance and Compliance Officer will have a comprehensive understanding of school governance and possess strong administrative and interpersonal skills. The postholder will undertake clerking for Local Academy Board meetings as well as providing high quality governance administrative support, training, and advice. As a member of the Central Team, the post holder will ensure efficient and effective support to academies within the Trust.

The post holder will act as an ambassador for the Trust, liaising regularly with a number of key stakeholders both internal and external, and therefore discretion and diplomacy will be required. This key role will require the post holder to possess effective organisational and management skills in order to provide a high level of pro-active support to any other additional projects as required. The majority of Local Academy Board meetings are held in the late afternoon and evenings at our schools in Wakefield, Kirklees and Barnsley, therefore the ability to attend evening meetings is essential.

Please contact us for more information, or to arrange an informal discussion, by emailing: office@enhanceacad.org.uk

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services. GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists. Free annual flu jab Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings A paid annual Wellbeing Day - a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing. Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

How to Apply

Closing Date:

3rd October 2025

Safeguarding Statement

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

This post is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2018 regulations. The preferred candidate for this post will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and guidance from The Safer Recruitment Consortium, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Personal e-mail addresses i.e. Hotmail; Gmail; even if from a former manager/employer are not acceptable. Applicants must provide a business e-mail address for referees.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,899.78 per year

Work Location: In person