Governance Professional

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? If so, we would love to offer you the exciting opportunity to support the Trust Board as Governance Professional.

This post would ideally suit someone with a strong administrative background who can work flexibly as there will be a requirement to attend meetings during the day and some evenings over the term. Some meetings are held online on TEAMS. In this role you will provide administrative support to the Trustees and Members. Experience of minute taking and agenda setting for meetings, or a previous role in governance or education would be an advantage.

Ofsted rates our Academy as Good in all areas. We pride ourselves on being an ‘academy of opportunity’ for all with excellent relationships between staff and students. As a member of staff you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the team as well as the academy as a whole. Training in the role will be provided.

We will offer you

• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• Access to high quality professional development
• Excellent support from the leadership team • Friendly and committed colleagues
• Motivated, enthusiastic students The Dorcan Academy is an 11-16 academy situated on the eastern edge of Swindon with a comprehensive, challenging and enriching curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our: 1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.

2) Curriculum - Students acquire ‘powerful knowledge’ and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching

3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best

4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish

At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and we seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.

Closing Date

Monday 15 June at noon

Hours

10 hours per week, worked flexibly throughout the year, mostly term time, and with some evening work, usually between 6pm and 8.30pm

Salary

NJC Scale 6 Points 19-22 hourly equivalent £16.62 - £17.47. (Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date)