Head of Governance
Wandle Learning Trust
Wandsworth
- £50,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £50,000 p.a. pro-rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2021
Job overview
Working Pattern: permanent, part time (3 days per week, 39 weeks per year)
Benefits include: 32 days annual leave, flexible working hours, Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, extensive professional development and much more that sets us apart.
The Wandle Learning Trust (WLT) is a growing and successful Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead our governance function. Your background could be in law, policy, governance or education. For the right candidate we can offer excellent induction and on-going support and training. The role is to support trustees and executive leads in all areas of governance and is key to ensuring strong accountability and compliance across the organisation.
The Board of the Trust comprises Trustees with diverse, relevant skills from a variety of professional backgrounds and is led by a Chair with extensive educational experience.
We are looking for an individual who has highly effective influencing and enabling skills with the ability to problem-solve. You will have the confidence to advise the Chair, Trust Board and Executive Headteachers, even when in difficult, contentious or challenging circumstances. You will have a strong interest in education and governance, and knowledge of education, charity, data protection and company law. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and a proven track record of strategic planning and people management. You will share the Trust’s vison and values and it’s drive to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
Joining the Trust now offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next phase of our development. Currently we are a community of four schools and a nationally recognised Teaching School. We are in the process of planning expansion following our successful application for the new teaching school status and we pride ourselves in being innovative and creative.
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Tom Brighton (Director of Finance & Resources) at tbrighton@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk to discuss this opportunity further.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please complete an application form which can be downloaded from the Trust website: www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
Closing date for completed applications: Thursday 29th April 2021 by midday
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About Wandle Learning Trust
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Wandle Learning Trust was founded in 2018 by Mark Siswick and Christian Kingsley, the leaders of Chesterton Primary School and Chestnut Grove Academy in Wandsworth. We are now a family of five schools comprising our founder schools plus three further primaries, Ravenstone Primary School, Paxton Academy and Thomson House School.
Unique to our Trust is the strong collaboration with Wandle Learning Partnership, which is home to our Teaching School, English and Maths Hubs and sector leading phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. Collectively we are united in the belief that there is no more important role than making a positive difference to children’s lives.
Our aim is to ensure that as a result of attending an academy in the Trust, every young person will be inspired and empowered by their education. Inspired to build a purposeful and fulfilling life and empowered to make a valuable contribution to the world around them.
As a Trust we believe in Educating for life, ensuring that our children are prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training. Each academy will aim to achieve an outstanding judgement from OFSTED at the earliest appropriate point and be contributing to delivering world-class education within the Trust.
If you want to find out more about the Trust, our schools and our learning partnership please visit our relevant websites.
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