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Company Secretary & Director of Governance - Full-time

Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership

  • Ref:KCC-F14-9-L
  • Posted:16/11/2021
  • Pay:KR14
  • Start Date:TBA
  • App Close Date:04/01/2022 at 17:00
  • Interviews:w/c 10 January 2022

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As the largest Catholic multi-academy trust (MAT) in the south of England, currently comprising 24 academies (19 primary & 5 secondary), KCSP are determined not only to do the right thing by the pupils that we educate and the staff that we employ, but to do so to the highest possible standard. 

We are seeking a highly experienced Company Secretary & Director of Governance, who is well-versed in senior organisational administration, to support our Trust Board and academy governance committees in their work as Directors and governance committee members.

You will be driven to ensure best governance practise at every level of our Trust, including the work of each of our academy governance committees (currently 32). Allied to a track record of senior administrative delivery and leadership, your background may be in a similar sized private sector company, charity, local authority or other public sector agency. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and be a member of a recognised accrediting organisation such as the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) or the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM). 

This is a full-time role. However, flexible working would be considered for the right candidate. This role will be based at Barham Court, Teston, Kent but the post holder will be expected to attend meetings at academy sites, together with other diocesan and work-related locations when required. A flexible working approach, including some evenings will be required according to the necessary demands of this high-profile role. 

The Trust and our academies offer a supportive, inspiring working environment with staff development at our heart.

Please click here to view the full job description and person specification for this role, and to download an application form and all of the related documents.  If you would like an informal discussion in confidence about this role, please contact CEO, Annemarie Whittle at: awhittle@kcsp.org.uk

Please send your letter of application together with a completed Catholic Education Service (CES) Application Form, completed CES Recruitment Monitoring Form, CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and CES Consent to Obtain References Form to Annemarie Whittle at: awhittle@kcsp.org.uk

Your letter of application should be limited to 1,000 words max. and should outline why you are suited to this role, what you believe you can bring to the Trust and also your experience to date, skill set and qualifications.

The successful applicant will be committed to promoting and upholding the Catholic ethos of the Trust and its academies, but you do not need to be a Catholic to apply for this role.

KCSP and our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and require all staff, helpers and Governance Committee Members to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and section 128 check.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 04 January 2022

Shortlisted candidates to be notified by: Friday, 07 January 2022

Interviews will be held during the week commencing: Monday, 10 January 2022

Information about the trust

Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 26 Catholic schools in Kent, 21 Primary and 5 Secondary, all of which are part of the Archdiocese of Southwark. We strive together to ensure that our schools will offer an ambitious education and curriculum for all, with a firm focus on the provision of excellent teaching and learning to ensure that the potential of each and every one of our children and young people in our schools is fulfilled; whatever their need.

We work together in a partnership which is willing to share outstanding expertise, offers support and challenge when needed, supports wellbeing effectively and which keeps everyone in our school communities safe.

Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and section 128 check.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Catherine Fearn
  • Address:KCSP,
    Barham Court,
    Maidstone,
    Kent,
    ME18 5BZ
  • Telephone: 01622232662
  • Email: office@kcsp.org.uk

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Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.