12/10/2026
ποΈ Weβre recruiting: Governance Professional to Trust Board and Local Governing Committees ποΈ
SMART Schools Trust is looking for an experienced and confident Governance Professional to support our Trust Board and Local Governing Committees.
Youβll be the first point of contact for our Trustees and Governors on all governance, constitutional and procedural matters. Youβll make sure the Trust Board is properly constituted and operating in line with legislation, the Academy Trust Handbook and best practice. Youβll lead on statutory and regulatory compliance, manage the governance cycle, help develop governance frameworks across the trust, and line manage our Assistant Governance Professional.
Weβre looking for someone with proven experience in an education governance setting and a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework for academy trusts. Youβll be confident advising senior stakeholders clearly and with authority, and bring strong organisational, communication and administrative skills.
The role is 30 hours per week, but weβre happy to consider candidates looking for more or fewer hours. Due to the meeting schedule, some evening work is required.
π· Β£32,046βΒ£34,811 FTE (actual salary approx. Β£21,727βΒ£23,602)
β° Part-time, permanent, 30 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks)
π Some evening work required for meetings
π Liskeard School & Community College, Luxstowe, PL14 3EA
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Closing date: 9am, Friday 6 November 2026
ποΈ Interviews: Friday 13 November 2026
π Start date: ASAP
Find out more and apply here π
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/4449/EDV-2026-SECMART-78916
Closing date: 9:00am, Fri 6th Nov, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.