Governance Professional - Twynham Learning Core Services

Dorset Council; Highcliffe-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts across partners

Job summary

Twynham Learning is seeking an organised governance support professional to provide administration for governance meetings across three local primary schools. You will work with Headteachers and governors, assisting with minutes, committee administration, and recruitment processes while supporting policy updates and safeguarding.

We offer a flexible part-time role, training, and opportunities for a Level 3 governance clerking qualification, with access to a supportive Core Services team and

Qualifications

• Strong background in performing administration duties.
• Strong IT skills – including Microsoft Office and facilitating meetings using Teams.
• Experience of using AI for generating meeting minutes (or the ability to learn this).
• Attention to detail and literacy skills – including notetaking and preparation of high quality, accurate documentation.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Trustworthiness and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administration for school governance meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage information relating to committee business and its members.
• Advise and guide the School Ambassador Committee.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and succession planning for committee members.
• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance.
• Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our policies.

Skills

Administration experience

IT skills

Teams experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Flexibility

Discretion

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

About the role

Vacancy type Support staff

Start date ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)

Contract term Permanent

Working hours 9 hours per week – no fixed work pattern.

Flexibility is required, as the postholder must attend scheduled meetings (which are usually during normal office hours, but may occasionally be held in the evening). The remainder of the working hours are spent on meeting preparation and follow-up work, which can be undertaken at a time and location to suit the postholder.

Weeks per year School term times plus two weeks in the school holidays

Grade 8

Salary range (per annum)

Support staff salary points 12 – 20

£29,542 to £33,673 (FTE)

£6,645 to £7,574 (pro rata)

Location Base location is Twynham Learning Core Services office, co-located with The Grange School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU.

Attendance at meetings at schools in our local area will be required.

Outside of the meetings themselves, most duties can be performed remotely.

Reports to Governance Manager

Further Information

About the Post

We have a rare opportunity for an organised and professional individual to join our Core Services (trust HQ) team and play a key role in supporting governance across three of our local primary schools.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in our local community by supporting school leaders and governors to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist school governance knowledge and gain valuable insight into school leadership and strategic decision-making. Full training is provided and, if you are interested, we also offer the option of undertaking a fully funded Level 3 governance clerking qualification. You will be working in close partnership with our Headteachers and governors (known at Twynham Learning as School Ambassadors), and you’ll be part of our friendly and welcoming Core Services team.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Provide effective administration for school governance meetings


• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders


• Manage information relating to committee business and its members


• Advise and guide the School Ambassador Committee


• Assist with recruitment, induction and succession planning for committee members


• Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance


• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• A flexible part‑time role that can fit around other professional or personal commitments


• A friendly, supportive and professional team of colleagues


• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme


• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources


• A trust‑wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources


• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores


• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands


• Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day


• Free on‑site parking


• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi‑academy trust


• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A strong background in performing administration duties


• Strong IT skills – including Microsoft office suite and facilitating meetings using Teams.


• Experience of using AI for generating meeting minutes (or the ability to learn this)


• Attention to detail and literacy skills – including notetaking and preparation of high quality, accurate documentation


• Excellent organisation skills


• Strong communication skills


• Flexibility


• Trustworthiness and discretion

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high


• Keep improving


• Don’t leave anyone behind


• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.