Job Title: Governance Administrator
Actual Annual Salary: £15,147 - £16,150 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus Inset days & 10 additional days during school closure period
Additional role info: The primary base of employment for on-site work is Broadoak Academy, with attendance expected as required. The Governance team also meets weekly at Winterstoke Hundred Academy, and there will be travel to other sites as the role involves clerking for five schools. The role is for 24 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly across the week and will include some after-school meetings. Candidates may choose to spread these hours over three or four days. All arrangements are negotiable.
Provisional Start Date: 26 January 2026
Your opportunity to support and strengthen governance across our trust
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Governance Administrator to join our central governance team at Cabot Learning Federation (CLF). In this vital role, you’ll play a key part in supporting strong governance across our schools, ensuring compliance and smooth operations that help our trust thrive.
This varied role includes:
- Clerking for five schools – preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Supporting the central governance team – assisting with processes, documentation, and coordination to keep everything running smoothly.
- Collaborating weekly – we meet as a team every week to share updates and work together.
You’ll also support wider governance functions such as FOIs, SARs, and policy administration, as well as liaising with schools for newsletter items and leading on recruitment checks. Your contribution will help ensure governance across the trust is robust, efficient, and aligned with best practice.
About you:
You will have:
- Strong administrative experience, including organising meetings and supporting events.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- High standards of written and oral communication, with the ability to produce accurate documents and minutes.
- Proficiency in MS Office and confidence using digital systems.
- The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.
- A flexible, proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications.
Desirable: Experience of clerking meetings, knowledge of governance procedures, and familiarity with relevant legislation.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification prior to submitting an application.
Why work in CLF’s Governance Team?
In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to supporting governance across a diverse and inclusive trust of 36 academies. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and play a key role in ensuring effective governance that supports educational excellence.
We offer:
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- The satisfaction of making a real impact on governance and compliance across the trust.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
- Closing Date: 10 December 2025 @11.59pm
- Shortlisting: 11 December 2025
- Interviews: 17 December 2025
For an informal discussion about the role/to find out more, please email CLFs Recruitment Team directly (details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page on CLFs main website, or in the 'Application Instructions' section when applying).
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
