School Governor Services Lead

Camden Learning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden Learning is a pioneering school-led, place-based partnership with the aim of an excellent education experience for all children and young people in the borough.

We are seeking an experienced governance professional to lead the delivery and ongoing development of Camden’s school governance service, ensuring statutory duties are fulfilled and providing ongoing support, challenge and advice to raise governance standards across Camden schools and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams within education or comparable environment.
• Strong understanding of school governance law and statutory requirements.
• Excellent strategic, organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and Camden Learning’s principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Camden’s school governance service.
• Ensure fulfilment of statutory duties.
• Provide ongoing support, challenge and advice to develop governance standards across Camden schools.
• Build partnerships with Camden and beyond to grow services.

Skills

Governance leadership

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Experience in education governance

Job description

Camden Learning is a pioneering school-led, place-based partnership with the aim of an excellent education experience for all children and young people in the borough.

We are seeking an experienced governance professional to lead the delivery and ongoing development of Camden’s school governance service. This is a key role, ensuring the fulfilment of statutory duties and providing continual support, challenge and advice to develop governance standards across Camden schools, alongside further schools beyond Camden who may also buy into to our services.

Applicants should have credible experience of leading and managing teams within education or a comparable environment, a strong understanding of school governance law and statutory requirements, and excellent strategic, organisational and communication skills. You will be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and Camden Learning’s principles of excellence and equity.

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established service with opportunities for growth, build strong partnerships including to support Council processes and school improvement priorities, and ensure that effective governance contributes to excellent education outcomes and experiences in Camden.

Safeguarding and equalities statement:

Camden Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure check from the Disclosure Barring Service at the appropriate level before their appointment is confirmed. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.