Head of Governance and Policy - Manor Hall Academy Trust

Head of Governance and Policy

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks

Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade 10  £37890 - £41881 (pro rata)

Location: Marcus House, Park Hall Business Village, Park Hall Road, Longton ST3 5XA

About the role:

The Manor Hall Academy Trust is a Special School and Alternative Provision multi-academy trust serving the needs of vulnerable learners. The Trust has steadily grown since its inception in 2015 and now has 13 schools over 16 sites and is opening a Free school in 2023.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a central team and a Trust which is based on mutual respect, high expectations and progressive aspirations.

The role will be responsible for setting high standards of governance across the Trust governance structure with equal attention to support and challenge.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the CEO and members of the Trust’s school improvement, finance and business and free school project management teams, towards best outcomes for Trust schools.

Diversity at our core: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

Benefits of working for us: As a member of staff you will enjoy all of the following benefits;

• Excellent opportunities to develop your professional skills within the Trust;
• Join an expanding multi-academy Trust and make an important contribution to the overall running of our schools;
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust and for future career progression;
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 3^rd November 2021

Please see job description attached for further details or call 01782 599313

All application forms and recruitment monitoring forms should be completed and returned to hr@manorhall.academy by the closing date.