At a Glance
- Tasks: Support governance across schools, providing clerking and administrative support to Local Governing Bodies.
- Company: Join a supportive Trust dedicated to the welfare of children and young people.
- Benefits: Comprehensive CPD, wellbeing support, competitive pension schemes, and staff socials.
- Other info: Flexible work approach with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, strong customer service experience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Experience
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).
- Strong customer service and administration experience in a busy environment.
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience in education/public sector.
- Experience of Governance including LGB’s.
- A governance or clerking qualification, or willingness to work towards a recognised qualification, with Trust support.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication skills, confident with parents/carers and external visitors.
- High accuracy, strong organisation, ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure.
- Good ICT skills (email, Microsoft Office; willingness to learn MIS).
Personal Attributes and Behaviours
- Aspire to reflect the INOVA values and ethos in professional conduct and communication within the Trust.
- Have a flexible work approach.
- Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
- Have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
- Act in accordance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct (and for teachers - Teachers’ Standards).
- Forge positive professional relationships.
Other Requirements
- Evidence of a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.
- Show a commitment and proactive approach to drive forward equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion and to own personal development.
- What the school offers its staff
- We offer comprehensive CPD opportunities and training to support ongoing professional growth
- BUPA Healthy Minds - 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, health, relationships, work, and legal or financial issues - including counselling, CBT, and nurse advice
- Free staff parking across all INOVA schools locations
- Competitive pension schemes, including the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Staff socials and department gatherings are a regular feature of life at INOVA schools. Being part of a team and a community.
- Save on bikes and equipment through our Cycle to Work Scheme, stay active, and reduce your carbon footprint
- Annual flu vaccinations are offered free to all staff at our school sites to help keep you healthy
- Eligible colleagues can enjoy eye-care vouchers to help with regular eye tests and maintain good vision
- Access exclusive discount schemes for teachers and public service staff across retail, travel, and lifestyle
- Further details about the role
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Governance Officer to support governance across its schools.
To provide high-quality governance, clerking and administrative support to Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) and governance forums across the Trust, ensuring governance arrangements operate effectively, professionally and in line with Trust procedures and statutory requirements.
The Governance Officer will act as the first point of contact for Local Governing Bodies, Governors and school leaders in relation to governance administration, meeting processes and routine governance matters, providing first-line procedural advice and support within established governance frameworks.
The role will support the effective operation of governance through the coordination of meetings, maintenance of governance records, administration of governance processes and provision of procedural guidance, escalating complex or high-risk governance matters to the Director of Governance where appropriate.
The postholder will contribute to the development of consistent governance practices across the Trust and support Governors and school leaders in discharging their responsibilities effectively.
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.
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