School Governance Professional in Hindley

Overview

The core purpose of the role will be to support effective governance by providing and maintaining an effective clerking support service to two local governing committees in Wigan.

Responsibilities

• Support the LGC in the scheduling of meetings in line with the guidance issued by the Trust.
• Agree agendas with the Headteacher and the Chair in line with the trust model agenda.
• Attend all LGC and committee meetings and produce accurate minutes within agreed timescales and in line with the trust protocols.

Benefits & Conditions

• Annual leave – Generous annual leave entitlement for non – teaching employees.
• Conditions of service – We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non teaching employees.
• Continuous service – Recognition of local government continuous service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
• Health care cash plan – We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
• Family friendly policies and leave of absence – Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances including family emergencies and religious festivals.

Meeting Details

There are 13 pre-scheduled meetings every academic year, with 4 additional meetings held as required. Meetings are predominantly after the school has closed for the day between 16:00‑18:00. Occasionally, you would be required to attend a meeting during the school day, but these can usually be at a time to suit the post holder. Flexibility around remote attendance for some meetings can be considered.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Commitment to safeguarding.