Governance Clerk - Luton

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £4,436.77 - £4,779.33 Annually (Actual) FTE £29,777 to £32,076

Governance Clerk - Luton job summary

Are you an experienced Governance Professional or someone with secretarial or administration background looking to move into the academy governance area?

St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust are looking to appoint a well organised, efficient and enthusiastic Governance Professional who will work closely with two Local Academy Committees (one Primary, one Secondary) in Luton and with the Lead Governance Professional in achieving our strategic and statutory responsibilities. You will support the Trust in providing an excellent service for governance across the Trust.

You will have the flexibility to work evenings as required, and will be experienced in the organisation of meetings, including the preparation and circulation of agendas, collation and circulation of supporting papers and the production and circulation of accurate minutes. You will have the opportunity to make a real contribution to the Local Academy Committees efficient operation and effective governance.

The Trust will provide membership to:

• National Governance Association
• GovernorHub Knowledge (previously called The Key for School Governors).

We also promote the NGA Career Pathway for Governance Professionals and provide access to the Learning Link training programme.

A governance background is desirable for this role, however, we will consider applicants with a secretarial or other administrative background who wish to move into governance. Training will be provided.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Maxine Gilmartin (mgilmartin@stcat.co.uk).

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding at Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Cardinal Newman Catholic School School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Our school policies for Child Protection and Safeguarding can be found on the Safeguarding page of our website.
As a school we ensure that we are compliant with all legislative and statutory guidance, most notably:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working together to safeguard children
The PREVENT duty
Staff training
All of our staff complete accredited level one safeguarding training online. Our safeguarding team have all completed level three training.
All staff also receive regular updates and training.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College website (opens in new tab)
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The school is founded on the Christian values expressed in the gospels: peace, truth, justice and love. These values underpin everything we do within the school and they unite us as a Christian community. We view each person as special and unique and our highly professional staff is dedicated to ensuring that every pupil fulfils their God given potential. Cardinal Newman Catholic School is a truly inclusive community and we celebrate our pupils’ achievements, together with providing outstanding pastoral support.

Christ is at the centre of all we do, which is reflected in our mission statement "Together towards our Lord, through learning, love and faith". The life and school journey that we are all on is rooted in Christ and this permeates all that we do. The cornerstone of our high achievements is a dedicated and hardworking staff who are proud to work here. Our staff want to do their best for all our children and strive for excellence in everything they do.

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