Governance Officer - Part-time

St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2611-120S
• Posted:24/02/2023
• Pay:£12.50 per hour
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:22/03/2023 at 14:00
• Interviews:3rd April

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Central Team working as a Governance Officer. You will support effective local governance across the Trust and the post holder will have a vital role helping our committed group of Members, Trustees and Governors fulfil their responsibilities as leaders in our Trust and schools.

The role presents a unique opportunity to work flexible hours, take advantage of hybrid working, with opportunities for additional hours, and time off in school holidays as standard. The role involves advising and clerking for a MAT Trust Board, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and the school’s Local Governing Boards.

The role will be mostly home-based and many duties can be undertaken flexibly to meet deadlines, with the meetings are held either in the evening (5pm) or in the morning (9.15am). Travel to the Trust Office and school sites for the meetings will be required.

There are 6 Trust Board Meetings, 4 Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings, 12 LGB meetings and 1 AGM per Academic year.  The meetings last on average 2 ½ - 3 hours. Time is allowed for agenda preparation, minute preparation and general duties including keeping the “Get Information about Schools” website updated and checked.

We would ideally like to appoint a suitably qualified Governance Professional but we would consider sponsoring training subject to the acceptance of our training agreement which requires repayment of training costs if the post is left within 18 months of finishing the training.  For an informal conversation about the role please contact Dean Jones, CEO on 07414779802.

Salary, hours and pay scale:

The salary for this role is £12.50 per hour and 10 hours per meeting is the expected time.

Location:

Home working with travel to Trust Office and schools in Canterbury

Deadline and how to apply:

The deadline for applications is 27^th March 2023, interviews will be held online appximately 1 week later. We can only accept applications submitted via Kent Teach. 

Equal opportunities:

The Inspira Academy Trust supports equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  Our aim is to ensure that job applicants and employees are treated equally and fairly and are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of job requirements, skills, abilities and other objective and job related criteria. We will also ensure that individuals are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justified as being necessary for the safe and effective performance of the job.

The Inspira Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Information about the school

St Stephens Infant School is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury:-

• Chartham Primary School

• Dover Christ Church Academy

• Folkestone Primary

• Folkestone Academy

• Morehall Primary

• Martello Primary

• St Stephens Infant School

• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to thorough recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact HR@TurnerSchools.com if you would like to arrange a tour.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Alice Edgington
• Address:Hales Drive, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB
• Telephone: (01227) 769204
• Email: office@st-stephens-infant.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787493

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Governance Officer Job Description & Person Specification