The Governance Professional will provideadvice and guidance to the governing board on governance, constitutional andprocedural matters. This professional clerk role will contribute towards theefficient functioning a governing board and its committees by providing:
- administrativeand organisational support;
- guidanceto ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal andregulatory framework, and understands the potential consequences fornon-compliance; and
- adviceon procedural matters relating to the operation of the board.
This rolewould suit someone who already has experience in a similar role or is highlyorganised and up to date with current guidance and is prepared to make acommitment to attend the National Training Programme for Clerks or itsequivalent.
Qualifications and Training
ESSENTIAL
- Be able todemonstrate a willingness to attend appropriate training and development;(AF, I)
- Have already attendedor make a commitment to attend the National Training Programme for Clerks orits equivalent (AF, I)
- Level 2 qualificationin numeracy / maths and literacy / English or equivalent. (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
- NVQ Level 3 inAdministration / Business or equivalent qualification or experience. (AF, I)
Knowledge and Experience
ESSENTIAL
- Evidence of relevantpersonal and professional development; (AF, I)
- Evidence of workingin an environment where experiences included taking initiative andself-motivation; (AF, I)
- Working as a memberof a team. (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
- Experience of financialwork / administrative. (AF, I)
- Knowledge of relevanteducational legislation, guidance and legal requirements. (AF, I)
- Knowledge of schoolgovernance legislation. (AF, I)
- Knowledge of therespective roles and responsibilities of the Trust Body, the Headteachers, DfEand other authorities. (AF, I)
- Basic awareness of inclusion, especially withina school setting. (AF, I)
Skills and Abilities
ESSENTIAL
- Good listening, oraland literacy skills; (I)
- Writing agendas andaccurate concise minutes; (I)
- ICT includingkeyboarding skills; (I)
- Organising their timeand working to deadlines; (I)
- Organising meetings;(I)
- Record keeping,information retrieval and dissemination of Trust Body data/documentation, tothe Trust Body and relevant partners; (I)
- Using the internet toaccess relevant information; (I)
- Communicates in aclear, accurate and succinct manner to deliver information to the rightperson, ensuring he / she understands the message. (AF, I)
- Maintains open andhonest relationships with colleagues and shows sensitivity to the needs andfeelings of others. (AF, I)
- Actively listens totake account of others’ views and opinions. (AF, I)
- Works with the teamto generate solutions and reach consensus. (AF, I)
- Is able to use andunderstand the purpose of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and hasthe ability to search for and extract information, using a range oftechnology. (AF, I)
- Is able to use ICTsecurely and safely and supports / encourages Governors to also use ICTtechnology, linked to the work of the Trust, in a safe and secure manner.(AF, I)
- Ability to build andmaintain successful relationships with people, treating them consistentlywith respect and consideration. (AF, I)
- Ability to workcollaboratively with colleagues and carry out the role effectively, knowingwhen to seek help and advice. (AF, I)
- Ability to organiseown time and work to deadlines. (AF, I)
- Ability to improveown practice through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.(AF, I)
- Be a person ofintegrity; (I)
- Be able to maintainconfidentiality; (I)
- Be able to remainimpartial; (I)
- Have a flexibleapproach to working hours; (I)
- Sympathetic to theneeds of others; (I)
- Have an openness tolearning and change; (I)
- Have a positiveattitude to personal development and training; (I)
- Have goodinterpersonal skills. (I)
- Well organised andflexible approach to work. (I)
- Ability to workconstructively and supportively as part of a team. (I)
- Good attention todetail. (I)
- Able to work on own initiative but seeks advice fromothers when necessary(I).
DESIRABLE
- Demonstrates a broadknowledge of the schools’ activities within the Academy Trust and how the Trustcontributes to performances as a whole. (AF, I)
- Is able to describe thecurrent activities in their area and whole-school developments. (AF, I)
- Adapts data accordingto particular needs and presents it appropriately. (AF, I)
- Knowledge of therespective roles and responsibilities of the Trust Body, the headteacher, theLA, Church Authorities and the DfE.Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Human Rights legislation; (I)
- Knowledge of DataProtection legislation. (I)
Other Factors
ESSENTIAL
- Commitment to workingwith young people.
- Willingness to workin support of the inclusive ethos of the school.
- Police clearance. (DBS check)
Evidence Key:
(AF)– Application Form
(I)– Interview
(R) – References
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