Governance Clerk

at  David Ross Education Trust

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST IS SEEKING TO APPOINT A GOVERNANCE CLERK TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY CLERKING SERVICES TO BOOTH WOOD ACADEMY, LOUGHBOROUGH.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our governance team and work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently and able to organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines. The role will include providing advice to governors on constitutional and procedural matters and providing effective administrative support under the guidance of our Director of Governance.

ABOUT THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will enable you to gain unique insights into how schools are run at a very high strategic level, and how governance drives school improvement. You will be instrumental in making a difference, supporting strong governance of schools which will lead to changing the life chances of every child in our community and beyond. This is particularly relevant for those from the most disadvantaged starting points and those whose progress is stalled by challenging barriers, whatever they might be.
Meetings typically take place up to 5 times per year at 4pm. As necessary, the Clerk will also be asked to support exclusion and complaints panels.
To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact governance@dret.co.uk

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ADVISED. WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS FOR OUR ROLES AND THEREFORE HAVE TO CLOSE THE VACANCY PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO REVIEW CANDIDATES’ DETAILS AGAINST OUR JOB CRITERIA BEFORE SHORTLISTING OR RE-OPENING THE VACANCY.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.