Head of Governance and Growth

Teaching Vacancies; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic multi-academy trust in London is seeking a dynamic leader for a combined role in governance and growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for influencing governance practices and supporting strategic expansion across the Trust, which aims to grow significantly in the coming years. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in education governance and strategic development. The role offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong opportunities for professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Proven track record in education governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience of strategic development or organisational growth, ideally in education or not-for-profit sectors.
• A collaborative and resilient leader, able to influence at board and executive level.
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Embed a sector-leading governance framework across the Trust.
• Support and develop the Trust Board and Local Governance Bodies.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Support with growth and strategy development.
• Lead due diligence and governance arrangements for onboarding new schools.

Skills

Education governance

Regulatory compliance

Collaborative leadership

Strategic development

Job description

Overview

Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to lead on both Governance and Growth. This is a dual role offering the opportunity to influence not just compliance and governance, but also the strategic expansion of a newly established Catholic multi-academy trust.

About the Trust

We are a new cross-phase family of Catholic schools, launched in February 2025 with five founding schools. By the end of this year, we expect to grow to at least 10 schools, with an ambitious vision to expand to 20+ schools and over 1,000 employees within three years.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to combine governance leadership with growth strategy.

Note: The successful candidate will:

• Governance & Compliance
• Embed a sector-leading governance framework across the Trust
• Support and develop the Trust Board and Local Governance Bodies
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Support with growth & Strategy development
• Work with the CEO, Executive Team, and Diocese to deliver the Trust’s growth plan
• Lead due diligence and governance arrangements for onboarding new schools
• Build future governance capacity to ensure sustainable expansion

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in education governance and regulatory compliance
• Experience of strategic development or organisational growth, ideally in education or not-for-profit sectors
• A collaborative and resilient leader, able to influence at board and executive level
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of the Trust

Why Join Us?

• Shape the governance model of a growing Trust from the very beginning
• Play a strategic role in our expansion journey and future success
• Join a values-driven organisation with a strong Catholic mission
• Opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic influence at senior leadership level

Application Process

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

[e-mail]

• Closing date: 23:59pm, Sunday 28th September 2025
• Interview: Thursday 2nd October 2025

Safeguarding

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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

What the school offers its staff

Joining the Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust offers staff a range of attractive benefits. Employees enjoy a competitive salary that reflects their skills and experience, together with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression across a growing family of Catholic schools.

Staff are enrolled in a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), providing secure, high-quality retirement benefits alongside the Trust’s other employee rewards.

The Trust also provides a collaborative, values-driven environment where faith, learning and community come together to support both staff wellbeing and student success.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.