Governance Professional

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine's Catholic College seeks a governance professional to provide guidance to the governing or trust board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. The role includes administrative support and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

The position is part-time and permanent, offering opportunities to contribute to school governance, policy development and safeguarding within a vibrant Catholic community.

Responsibilities

• administrative and organisational support
• guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
• advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Grade F 9-11 £14.59-£15.31 per hour (£5,455 - £5,725 actual salary)

Hours of work: Part time 8 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Augustine's Catholic College for further information.

A bit about us:

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity to join St Augustine's Catholic College. As a Catholic Lasallian College, we are part of a global network of educational institutions inspired by St. John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. His mission was to provide the highest quality education to those most in need, always honouring the dignity of each child as a 'son or daughter of a great King.' We strive to live by this vision every day, fostering a welcoming environment where all students and staff feel valued and included.

We are seeking a passionate and aspiring colleague to join our dedicated staff team and make a meaningful contribution to our community. At St Augustine's, we are committed to sustainable growth and improvement in a constantly evolving world. Our recent OFSTED inspection highlighted this commitment: "The desire to provide educational opportunities which make individuals the best that they can be drives all that the school does." For us, this means not only achieving academic excellence but also nurturing well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on society.

In recent years, our journey of continuous improvement has led to a complete revision of our curriculum, the introduction of an incremental coaching programme for all teachers, and the development of a behaviour system that ensures students can learn in a disruption-free environment. Central to our mission is our focus on inclusion, which seeks to ensure that every learner can access the curriculum and the opportunities they deserve and are entitled to.

St Augustine's is consistently a high-performing school, with academic achievements well above national averages, reflecting both the quality of our education and the dedication of our students. Our recent OFSTED report also noted, "Staff feel proud to work at the school. Early career teachers receive appropriate guidance and feel well supported." If you join us, you will be entering a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow professionally while sharing your talents with our vibrant community.

We look forward to learning more about what you can bring to our team and how we can support you on your journey to reaching your full potential.

All about the role:

We are looking for a governance professional who can provide advice and guidance to the governing or trust board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

A governance professional will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of a governing board and its committees by providing:

• administrative and organisational support
• guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
• advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board

St Augustine's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Whilst this role does not involve direct contact with pupils, the postholder will have access to sensitive information relating to the school community and, in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other appropriate pre-employment checks.

Closing date (and time):

23rd September 2026 12:00pm

Interview date:

TBC

Commencement date:

TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.