Governance Assistant - Part-time

Tenax Schools Trust

Ref:KCC-F69-5-S
Posted:20/09/2022
Pay:£19,723 - £21,693 FTE
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:06/10/2022 at 12:00
Interviews:Week of 10th October

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Tenax Schools Trust

Governance Assistant – Part-time 20 hours per week

KR5 FTE £19,723 – £21,693

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable administrator with an interest in education to join this highly regarded and successful Church of England Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a capable and well-organised administrator to provide clerical support to the Head of Governance. The role is part-time, term-time only with potential for additional hours. Reporting to the Head of Governance, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high standards of corporate governance across the Trust and in line with its governance arrangements and the appropriate legal framework, processes and procedures.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated person of integrity, extremely well organised, flexible and be able to maintain confidentiality. Strong administration and organisation skills are essential, as is a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and excellent written and oral communication skills. A commitment to the aims and ethos of Tenax is important. Previous experience of governance may be advantageous although induction training and ongoing support will be provided by the Head of Governance on the specific duties and functions of this role.

There is also an opportunity for additional hours by fulfilling the role of Clerk to Local Governing Body at Fordcombe CE Primary School, Sir Henry Fermor C of E Primary School and/or Bishop Chavasse Primary School.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Maria Campbell, Head of Governance: campbell@tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk

Completed Application Forms should be sent to HR@tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk by the closing date: 6th October at 12 noon. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 10^th October 2022.

Applications should be submitted on the correct Application Form, no CVs will be accepted.

Further details including a job description, are available at www.tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the trust

Tenax Schools Trust (TST) is a Church of England multi-academy trust located in West Kent and East Sussex, led by Mark Cole, CEO.

As a Church of England trust, we are legally and spiritually one body and one family of schools in which all are known, valued and loved. This commits us to providing a transformative education where we work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to excel inside and outside the classroom. We are ambitious for all - pupils and staff, and work collaboratively to open consistently the doors of opportunity.

We are a strong family of schools with ambitious plans to grow, and are proud to serve the dioceses of Rochester and Chichester. This family of schools currently comprises of seven primary schools in full membership (one of which is a free school), and one in associate membership, alongside a large secondary school, Bennett Memorial Diocesan School.

Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a Department for Education designated Teaching School Hub working with more than five hundred schools across Kent and neighbouring areas. This allows us to provide high quality professional development, and helps to secure talent pipelines from the very start of a teacher's career.

In partnership with Ambition Institute, our Teaching School Hub provides the Early Career Framework and the full suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), for hundreds of teachers in the region. We also have our own initial teacher training provider, Teach Kent & Sussex, which trains teachers in partnership with primary and secondary schools both within the Trust and beyond.

We believe that our values of courage, compassion and collaboration enable us to focus on the 'how'. How we do what we do, how we interact, how we lead and how we engage.

Inspired by our Christian values and beliefs, we believe there is no limit to what can be accomplished for every child.

We are committed to creating inclusive teams that represent a breadth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and that can provide role models to all students in our communities. If you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you regardless of sex, age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities.

Tenax Schools Trust is:

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Committed to creating inclusive teams that represent a breadth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and that can provide role models to all students in our communities. If you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you regardless of sex, age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities.

Committed to ensuring that all applicants can participate fully and with equal access to the selection process. Any candidate identifying as having a disability, or diagnosed with a neurodivergent condition is encouraged to contact the Trust to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable them to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.

Job Contact Information

Name:Human Resources
Address:Culverden Down,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent,
TN4 9SH
Telephone: 01892 521595
Email: hr@tenaxschoolstrust.co.uk

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