Local Governance Professional (Clerk)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Trust as Local Governance Professional. Local Governance Professionals play a vital role in supporting the effective governance of our schools, acting as an administrator and impartial advisor to ensure our Local Governing Bodies operate efficiently and accountably.

To undertake this role successfully you will need to be totally committed to the provision of a high-quality support service to our governors and school leadership teams. You will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. You will be highly organised with a sharp eye for detail and a willingness to learn and develop. You will need to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across our network of schools.

If you think that you have the skills and enthusiasm to carry out this role, we would love to hear from you. This position offers excellent flexibility with a blend of remote working and school-site attendance to fit around your other commitments.

What the school offers its staff

• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn.
• A friendly and successful school.
• A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff.
• A positive learning environment.
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community.
• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support.
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
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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.