Governance Assistant

1 week ago


Peterlee, United Kingdom North East Learning Trust Full time

Working for North East Learning Trust means joining one of the most successful and ambitious education trusts in the country and one of the largest school networks in the region. Our vision is simple and shared by all staff - that every child experience excellence every day - as part of the Trust Head Office team you will play in important role in supporting front line staff to deliver outstanding outcomes for children across our region. As we continue to expand, this is a great opportunity for you to grow and develop.

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic Governance Assistant to assist the Governance Manager in providing a wide range of services to our twelve schools in relation to Governance, Policies, School Admissions, Data Protection and Complaints, in addition to providing a full clerking service to Members, Trustees and Local Academy Councils.

This post may offer a hybrid method of working; you will be based at our Head Office in Peterlee with the ability to travel to schools in the local area, and you will have the flexibility to work from home for part of the week.
- Have experience of best practice administration procedures and systems
- Have excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Be an excellent communicator
- Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail
- Have a flexible approach to work and be able to travel

**We can offer**:

- Excellent working environment and ethos
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous 32 days holiday entitlement, plus 8 days public holidays
- One paid Wellbeing Day per year
- Free on-site car parking
- Lifestyle savings and range of discounts from top retail brands
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their family members

**Closing Date**:
Monday 20 January 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on Thursday 30 January 2025.

**How to apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,559.00-£35,235.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/01/2025



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