Job Ref No. ECC0-38S
Position Type: Administration
Pay Range: Scale 11 Points 38-42
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 11/11/2024 Midday
Date of Interviews: 15th November, 18th and 19th November 2024
Location: Trust offices in Chelmsford with travel to trust schools across Essex when required.
Join Our Growing Trust as a Lead Governance Professional!
Are you passionate about governance and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Our expanding trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Governance Professional to join our dynamic team.
We are a forward-thinking trust committed to providing exceptional education and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our students and staff. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for a talented individual to lead our governance functions and ensure we maintain the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
As the Lead Governance Professional, you will play a crucial role in supporting the trust's board and executive team. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Governance Leadership: Providing expert advice and guidance on all governance matters, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
2. Board Support: Coordinating and managing board meetings, preparing agendas and ensuring accurate minutes are recorded.
3. Policy Development: Leading the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with trustees, school leaders, and external stakeholders.
5. Training and Development: Organising and delivering training sessions for trustees and staff on governance best practices.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in a governance role, preferably within the education sector.
* Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory frameworks.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Commitment to the trust's values and mission.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students and community.
Application closing date: Noon Monday 11th November 2024. Interviews to take place 15th November, 18th and 19th November 2024.
For further information visit the trust's website or contact Ruth Sheridan, Chief Financial Officer, at rsheridan@clptrust.com.
Information about the School
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership (CLP) is an emerging multi-academy trust based in Springfield, Chelmsford. The trust was formerly known as The Boswells Academy Trust but changed name in late 2017 to reflect the growth of the trust beyond one school. There are currently 8 schools across Essex in the CLP multi academy trust.
The schools in the CLP are: Barnes Farm Infant School, Barnes Farm Junior School, Lakelands Primary School, Perryfields Infant School, Roding Valley High School, The Beaulieu Park School, The Boswells School, and The Tyrrells Primary School.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
* Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
* The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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