Governance Professional

Teaching Vacancies; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful academy is seeking a Governance Professional to support the Board of Trustees from Spring 2026. This full-time position requires advising on constitutional matters and ensuring continuity of Trustee business, with a focus on confidentiality. Ideal candidates possess a minimum GCSE level in Maths and English at grade C or grade 4, and should be detail-oriented and flexible. The role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities, aligned with the academy's ethos.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Opportunity to contribute to extracurricular programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum level of qualifications includes level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade or grade 4.
• Detail-oriented, hardworking and flexible approach.
• Able to maintain confidentiality while collaborating.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board on constitutional matters and ensure continuity of Trustee business.
• Observe confidentiality requirements in all dealings.
• Support with clerking and compliance services.

Skills

Detail-oriented

High level of commitment

Collaborative manner

Flexibility

Education

GCSE level 2 in Mathematics and English (minimum C grade)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Governance Professional to support our Board of Trustees with effect from Spring 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong administrative department in our highly successful academy, which holds good Ofsted status.

The main purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality professional clerking and compliance service in order to support the Board effectively in line with the academy values and ethos. There is also an excellent academy wide support and development programme for all new staff.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have a minimum level of qualifications, including level 2 in Mathematics and English at a minimum C grade [or grade 4] at GCSE.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, hardworking, flexible, have a high level of commitment and able to work in a calm, collaborative manner whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

The Governance Professional is responsible for advising the Board on constitutional matters, duties and powers, and will work within the broad current legislative framework. They will secure the continuity of Trustee business and observe confidentiality requirements. The other responsibilities of the postholder will be in accordance with the GovernanceProfessionaljob description.

Wider Contribution

Full time support staff may also have opportunities to contribute to the extra-curricular programme. This is very wide ranging and can often enable staff to contribute particular skills and interests where they meet academy needs. Applicants should indicate if they have particular interests and this would be discussed at the time of interview.

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are to be agreed with the Chair on a casual basis, term time only (38 weeks). The salary will be £15 per hour plus an annual leave entitlement.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email [e-mail] to arrange telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. HR will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.

To apply please complete the Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0114). This must be completed and submitted to [e-mail] by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date

Monday, 12 January 2026 at midday.

Interviews

Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 12 January.

Commitment to safeguarding

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.