Governance Professional / PA

The Arbib Education Trust, Slough, SL3 7EF

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be mutually agreed

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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: £32,112.00 - £38,370.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary for term time, part-time hours: £19,557 - £23,368

Governance Professional / PA job summary

Do you enjoy administration, influencing decision-making and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes? Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around school hours? We are seeking a Governance Professional & PA to provide support to our trustees, governors and executive leaders, helping to ensure effective decision-making and strong governance across our Multi-Academy Trust. This is a varied and influential role combining meeting coordination and minuting, governance, compliance and executive support responsibilities at the heart of our organisation. You will play a key role in the effective management of governance processes, working closely with trustees and governors to ensure priorities are well organised, statutory requirements are met and key activities run smoothly.

Previous education experience is welcome but not essential. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, outstanding written communication and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced PA, Executive Assistant, administrator or governance professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the children and students in our schools.

About us
What makes The Arbib Education Trust one of the best places to work?

• Shortlisted for Small MAT of the Year - MAT Excellence Awards 2026
• ‘It is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity’ Ofsted 2023
• Work across our 3 popular and oversubscribed schools: The Langley Academy (secondary), The Langley Academy Primary & The Langley Heritage Primary, with additional schools expected to join
• A friendly, supportive team
• Professional expertise is valued - colleagues appreciate sharing skills & knowledge so that all of our students are provided with every opportunity to be the best they can be

Our perks
The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:

• Ways to save- a world class defined-benefit pension, staff discounts from Vivup, access to private healthcare
• Enhanced funding for personal development - opportunity to study and develop your skills further
• Healthy body and mind- free on-site gym, cycle to work scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, wellbeing resources, social activities and Trust summer party
• Easy commute - free onsite parking, as well as excellent access to trains, buses and the Elizabeth Line

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, contact our HR Assistant kalsoom.azam@arbibeducationtrust.org

The Arbib Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

At The Arbib Education Trust, our pupils' well-being, health and safety are at the forefront of all we do. As such, all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

All staff, volunteers and governors undertake annual training, so they are aware of school protocol, policies and procedures. As a supportive community, children know to share any concerns with staff. Parents and carers are welcome to read our policy, which is available on our website or via the school offices.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Arbib Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Arbib Education Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arbib-education-trust

We aim to provide an exceptional education through collaboration, high expectations and learning which prompts curiosity, exploration and discovery. We aim to work as a single community of schools sharing many ideas and investing in the future of every child and student in partnership with their families.

Our vision: One community. Many ideas. Everyone’s future.

The Arbib Education Trust has community at its very heart – creating a sense of belonging and serving local families.

We seek to create an environment which inspires deep curiosity, nurtures exploration of the subject and to discover many perspectives and opinions – creating an inclusive and inquisitive mindset in our students whilst building confidence, acceptance and courage.

We want every student passing through our doors to leave with confidence, aspiration and inspiration whilst feeling there is no ceiling to achievement.

We want our teachers and staff to feel a great sense of pride and achievement, making a difference to every child and feeling enriched by their own experience at The Trust.

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