Term Time Governor Development Adviser

The role
Permanent, 5 days a week, term-time only

Do you want to help make us the best Governor Services in the country?

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our friendly, hardworking team.

We are a traded service providing a full range of governance support, advice and development, including clerking, for the governing bodies of Southwark schools.

You will be required to prepare agenda, attend governing body and committee meetings (mainly in the evening) and occasional exclusion and parental complaint meetings, provide a wide range of advice both at meetings and at other times, write up minutes within our service standard of 10 school days, and carry out follow-up actions.

You will need to have very good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You must have experience of working with computer systems and software programmes including advanced word-processing.

You must have the ability to manage your own work, to prioritise and to meet tight deadlines.

You must have experience of working as a clerk in a school setting to apply for this post.

You must have a detailed knowledge and understanding of a wide range of educational matters, including regulations and legislation around school governance.

If you are interested in job-sharing we are happy to discuss this.

For more information, please contact Maureen Boyle, Head of Governor Services, on 07592 115560.

Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Sunday 28 February 2021.
Interview date: Tuesday 16 March 2021.