Local Governing Board Administrator

Department for Education; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public education organization in England seeks a Local Governing Board Administrator to support Local Governing Boards across multiple schools. The role involves attending meetings, both in-person and remotely, and supporting various panels. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Experience is not required as full training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in education.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to forge positive working relationships quickly.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in multiple schools covering Local Governing Board meetings.
• Support panel hearings such as Exclusions or Complaints.
• Attend meetings both in-person and remotely, up to 6 times a year.
• Collaborate with various schools based on availability.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Local Governing Board Administrator will work as part of a team of administrators providing a core function to the Local Governing Boards (LGBs) across our Trust. Full training will be offered – we are happy to receive applicants from experienced clerks looking for a new role in a growing Trust or from those who are looking to work in a new area having the necessary skills and are eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work exclusively in one school or across a number of schools in one of our three clusters (Biggleswade, Dunstable and Cheshunt) on a regular basis, covering LGB meetings.
• Support panel hearings such as Exclusions or Complaints panels, both within and outside of your assigned school LGB(s).
• Cover LGB meetings that meet occasionally during the working day or most often during early evening, with around 6 occasions per year and a mix of in‑person and remote meetings.
• Work with a portfolio of schools to suit availability; schools with current or upcoming vacancies include Ursula Taylor CE Academy (Clapham, Bedfordshire), St James' CE Academy (Biddenham, Bedfordshire) and Studham Village CE Academy (Studham, Bedfordshire).

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to quickly forge and sustain strong, positive working relationships.
• Ability to organise the work of yourself and others.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.