About this role
Governance & Compliance Officer
Penistone Grammar School
Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00am-16:00pm*)
40 weeks per year (incl. 5 INSET days)
*Please note the role will require occasional attendance outside normal working hours to support governance responsibilities, including providing clerking services at committee and governing board meetings
Actual Salary: £31,605pa - £34,111pa
Start Date: ASAP
The Governance & Compliance Officer plays an integral part in the further development of our school as we strive to become a beacon of excellence at both local and national level.
Reporting directly to the Director of Business Development, the successful candidate will support all areas of business development from governance, data, compliance, and health and safety. You will be a pro-active, creative individual who can demonstrate a consistent commitment to producing work of the highest standard.
About Penistone Grammar School
Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Proud and Be Supportive. We are also extremely proud of our ambition to achieve excellence through a values driven education. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes.
We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them. As a school, we pride ourselves on innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Governance & Compliance Officer.pdf
Application Form.docx
How to Apply?
Please complete and submit the attached Associate Staff Application Form to HR@penistone-gs.uk by 10:00am on Monday 19th October 2026. For any questions about the role or our school, please contact Rebekah Williams (HR Officer) on 01226 762114 or email HR@penistone-gs.uk
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