Governance Professional
The Kite Academy Trust
Surrey
- New
- Salary:
- Starting Salary, Band 3 - £30,500 up to £34,654
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for an immediate start
- Apply by:
- 8 September 2024
Job overview
Hours: An average of approximately 10-12 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Start Date: Required for an immediate start
Salary: Starting Salary, Band 3 - £30,500 up to £34,654
The Kite Academy Trust is built around our shared vision - for every pupil to be happy and healthy; to contribute positively to their communities and achieve academic excellence. Collaboration at every level across the Trust is a vital element in our continuing success and we believe that by working as one Kite team, we are stronger together.
We are looking to appoint an organised and proactive governance professional to provide a range of high-quality clerical, secretarial and administrative support to the Board of Trustees and its committees. Working together with our Chair of Trustees, our governance professional will be responsible for co-ordinating all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the Trust, ensuring governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. This will include providing legislative and procedural guidance, drafting agendas, taking meeting minutes and keeping records of membership, training, and attendance across the Trust’s governance structure.
A full induction and transitional support for the successful applicant will be given by our current Governance Manager and a comprehensive CPD package provided.
We are looking for:
- An enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated colleague with excellent personal skills
- A colleague with strong communication, literacy and IT skills and an eye for detail
- A flexible colleague with time management skills to meet deadlines and competing demands
- A colleague committed to personal development and keen to learn new skills
- A colleague with experience within an education and/or service (such as legal, commercial or charity) environment
- A team player who embraces our Trust mission, vision, values and one team ethos
Please note that termly governance meetings are scheduled outside of school/office working hours to accommodate our governance volunteers. The specific arrangements regarding working hours will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant. This post would suit a colleague looking for a mainly flexible working pattern.
And in return we will offer you:
- A commitment to investing in your professional development and providing relevant training
- Induction to the role and ongoing transitional support from our current Governance Professional
- Ongoing support from the Chair of Trustees and other governance services/networks as required
- A trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellbeing
- A dedicated, friendly staff team
- Genuine career and salary progression opportunities
- Workplace pension through LGPS
- Discounted wrap-around care, if your child is a Kite pupil
- An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox and our Employee Assistance Programme).
For any further information, or to submit an application, please email recruitment@kite.academy
Closing date for applications is: 11:30pm on Sunday 8th of September 2024
Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 9th of September 2024
The Kite Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.
Attached documents
About The Kite Academy Trust
- The Kite Academy Trust
- Chobham Road, Frimley
- Surrey
- GU16 8PG
- United Kingdom
The Kite Academy Trust is built around our shared vision - for every pupil to be happy and healthy; to contribute positively to their communities and achieve academic excellence. Collaboration at every level across the Trust is a vital element in our continuing success and we believe that by working as one Kite team, we are stronger together.
Our staff are important to us and we are committed to being an Employer of Choice:
- We are a forward-thinking, evolving Trust, making our academies exciting, innovative places to work
- Each Academy maintains their individuality and capacity for innovation, while contributing to Trust-wide collaboration that facilitates sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice
- Our well-established networks provide support for all staff groups
- We encourage career development for all staff, including opportunities for secondment within the Trust for both teaching and support staff
- Our appraisal process encourages staff to take responsibility for identifying their own strengths and areas for development
- We invest in high quality, varied CPD for all staff which comprises a mix of internally and externally facilitated courses
- We know how important it is to achieve a good work-life balance and offer benefits such as flexible working and sabbatical leave
- Our Induction Policy provides a comprehensive welcome programme, along with our Early Career Teacher Induction Policy which offers tailored support through a combination of mentoring and networking sessions
- We recognise the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions, the Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Our Admissions Arrangements offer children of staff preferential admission to the academy where they work
- Our staff can access discounted childcare at our academy breakfast and after-school clubs
- Staff have access to a benefits programme with discounts and special offers, and wellbeing support services
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