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Teaching Vacancies; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking two Governance Professionals to join a Multi Academy Trust and strengthen its governance and compliance function. You will provide administrative and organisational support to Academy Committees and central teams.

We welcome applicants with strong relationship skills and the ability to manage information accurately, with training and development offered. Some travel between schools and occasional evening commitments are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Organised and relationship-focused with ability to manage information accurately.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Willing to work with academy committees and Trust governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and circulate documents in line with Trust templates and quality standards.
• Coordinate policy reviews and governance communications.
• Support ACs with agendas, papers, minutes and follow-ups.
• Maintain governance records including DBS checks and memberships.
• Assist with governance portals and board information.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Governance Professionals

We are looking for 2 Governance Professionals to join our Trust

Make a Difference Through Governance

Behind every successful school is strong governance.

As Multi Academy Trusts continue to grow in size, complexity and responsibility, governance has become one of the most important functions in education. Effective governance ensures the right decisions are made for pupils, staff and communities, providing accountability, challenge and strategic oversight that directly supports educational success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Governance and Compliance Team and develop a rewarding career in a professional field that is rapidly growing across the education sector.

We are looking for an organised, motivated and relationship-focused individual to support our Academy Committees and contribute to Trust-wide governance activities. You do not need extensive governance experience to apply. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships, manage information accurately, communicate effectively and work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Governance?

Governance is no longer viewed as a purely administrative function. It is now recognised as a specialist profession which plays a vital role in ensuring schools are well led, compliant, accountable and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in governance, compliance and education leadership.
• Work directly with school leaders, governors and senior Trust colleagues.
• Gain experience supporting strategic decision-making.
• Build skills in policy, compliance, project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Access ongoing professional development and training. Become part of a growing profession that is increasingly valued within Multi Academy Trusts nationwide.

Core Purpose

To support high quality governance by contributing to the wider work of the central governance and compliance team.

To provide advice and guidance to the Academy Committee on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

To contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the central governance and compliance team and Academy committee by providing administrative and organisational support.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Contributing to Trust-wide Governance Work

Support the Governance Business Partner and Director of Governance and Compliance by:

• completing agreed governance administration tasks that support central processes.
• assisting with the coordination and tracking of Trust policy reviews.
• preparing content and updates for governance newsletters and communications.
• contributing to delivery of the Governance Strategic Plan.
• sharing insights from AC work to inform Trust governance activity.
• supporting Trust-wide projects, data collection and the preparation of board-level information.
• ensuring governance systems and documentation are accurate and well-maintained.
• participating in governance team meetings, CPD and contributing to shared planning.
• Prepare and circulate documents in line with Trust templates and quality standards.
• Contribute suggestions to improve governance processes, documentation and digital systems to support greater efficiency and consistency.

Supporting Academy Committees

Support allocated ACs by:

• preparing agendas in partnership with Chairs and Headteachers.
• coordinating and distributing meeting papers on time.
• ensuring meetings are well-structured, inclusive and quorate.
• providing clear, accurate minutes that record actions and responsibilities.
• following up on actions and updating Chairs.
• advising on procedural and compliance requirements.
• ensuring AC membership records, terms of office and checks (e.g. DBS) are kept up to date
• managing elections and appointments in line with Trust procedures.
• supporting ACs to understand their remit, responsibilities and reporting requirements.
• building positive, professional relationships with Chairs, governors and school leaders.
• Managing panel processes for exclusions and complaints.

Administration and Record Keeping

• AC membership, terms of office, appointments and resignations.
• registers of interests and statutory information.
• AC minutes and supporting documents.
• governance portals and communication platforms.
• records of CPD and training undertaken by local governors.
• correspondence and documentation issued on behalf of the AC.
• Ensure governance information on school websites is accurate and compliant.

Providing Advice and Guidance

Offer procedural and practical advice based on Trust expectations and relevant statutory requirements. This includes:

• Act as a first point of contact for governance queries from local governors and school leaders, providing information or signposting as appropriate.
• advising on the AC remit, responsibilities and annual programme of work.
• supporting issue resolution through signposting and coordination.accessing external guidance where necessary.
• advising on statutory policy requirements and annual compliance tasks.

Maintaining Relationships and Communication

Builds strong, professional relationships to ensure open and effective communication.

This includes:

• working positively with AC Chairs and school leaders
• liaising with central governance colleagues to ensure consistent practice
• acting as a point of contact for governance queries
• supporting self-review and development activities within ACs
• promoting a positive governance culture across the Trust

Other

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to this post.

Some travel between the schools and the Head Office may be required, as will the need to attend evening meetings from time to time. In order to meet the requirements of the role, the postholder will be expected to travel to Head Office for training and development.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies' Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children during the course of their work.

What the school offers its staff

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.