Local Governance Officer
Newton Abbot College
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 4, Point 7 £2,766 per annun
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate Start
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2022
Job overview
Newton Abbot College
Local Governance Officer
Ivy Education Trust is seeking to appoint a Local Governance Officer for one of the academies within our Trust: Newton Abbot College. Training will be provided as part of the Trust’s ongoing training programme, along with support from the Trust Governance Officer and team. An identical role is currently vacant at our primary school in Starcross and there is an option to have one Local Governance Officer for both schools if applicants are looking to increase their working hours (please state any interest in this on application).
The post holder will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Local Governing Body (LGB) on governance, constitutional and procedural matters by ensuring compliance with the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation, other relevant polices and structures.
Scale 4, Point 7 (Full Time Equivalent £20,444 per annum pro rata). This equates to £2,766 per annum.
228 hours per annum (6 hours per week), 38 weeks per year
Hours to be worked flexibly during term time, to include attendance at some evening meetings (approximately 6 per school year).
Being responsible to the Chair of Governors, and the Trust Governance Officer, the post holder will contribute towards the efficient functioning of the LGB and its committees by:
• providing effective administrative and organisational support;
• facilitating effective and efficient meetings; advising and guiding on procedural matters relating to compliance to ensure that the LGB works within the appropriate legal and regulatory framework;
• effectively managing information in accordance with legal requirements observing confidentiality where necessary;
• working in a team with the Trust Governance Officer and other Local Governance Officers to ensure consistently excellent practice, compliance, and communication between the Trust Board and the Local Governing Bodies.
The successful candidate will be:
• Highly organised, reliable, flexible and self-motivated
• A good communicator
• Impartial
The Ivy Education Trust works closely with all schools within the Trust and beyond. The Ivy Education Trust celebrates the diversity of each of its schools and is founded upon the alignment of vision and values that we all commonly hold to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.
The name of our Trust is inspired by the story of Dr Ivy Williams. Born in Teignbridge (Newton Abbot), in 1877, she managed what we would wish for all the children and young people of Teignbridge and surrounding area that we serve in our schools by fulfilling her childhood dreams and ambitions.
On 10 May 1922 Dr Ivy Williams became the first woman to be called to the Bar (formally recognised as a qualified Barrister of Law) of England and Wales.
The story of Dr Ivy Williams reminds us of the famous quote from Michelangelo:
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”
The Ivy Education Trust supports and challenges all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible.
If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post.
Application forms and further information are available from our website, www.ivyeducationtrust.co.uk or via email to people@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 30 September 2022 at 12:00. Interviews will take place on 5 or 6 October 2022 (tbc).
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About Newton Abbot College
Newton Abbot College is a mixed 11 –19 Academy with over 1000 students on roll with a large and diverse Sixth Form. Our recent full section 5 Ofsted inspection in April 2019 described us as, "a harmonious school where pupils are thriving" and went on to note that, "pupils are respectful of each other and adults. Their behaviour is consistently of a high standard."
The College has undergone rapid change including significant improvement to examination results at Key Stages 4 and 5; levels of progress over the last few years have been outstanding and are predicted to improve further over the coming years. We are determined to build on our successes and, as a College with Academy status, aspire to be outstanding in all we do. We offer a real challenge and excellent professional opportunities to colleagues who are keen to contribute their drive, creativity and high expectations to our go-ahead College’s future.
Newton Abbot College was originally established in 1904 as the Newton Abbot town Grammar School, becoming Knowles Hill School in 1975 with the introduction of the comprehensive system. In 2008, the school became Newton Abbot College. Along with a new identity and uniform came a strong ethos of the highest expectations for student learning and progress. In 2011 we gained Academy status. Today, the College offers 11-19 year old students a challenging curriculum in a calm, purposeful, well-ordered community.
We are known for our high standards of teaching and our focus on student achievement. At the heart of everything we do is the individual who learns here. Our focus is on giving them a complete learning experience so that they leave us as happy, confident, knowledgeable young people. For that to happen, our teachers must stimulate and challenge them in the classroom and beyond. We treat all our students as individuals. We set targets and track progress so that no student can become invisible. We are recognised leaders in this practice. We endeavour to give our students the skills they need to become independent lifelong learners.
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