The Role

Working Pattern: part time (3 days per week)

Term Time only (39 weeks per year)

Permanent

Benefits include: 32 days annual leave (pro rata), Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, extensive professional development and much more that sets us apart.

The Wandle Learning Trust (WLT) is a growing and successful Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our governance function. This role provides advice and guidance on governance, constitutional and procedural matters and will contribute towards the efficient functioning of the Trust Board and Local Academy Committees.

The Board of the Trust comprises Trustees with diverse, relevant skills from a variety of professional backgrounds and is led by a Chair with extensive educational experience.

We are looking for an individual who has highly effective influencing and enabling skills with the ability to problem-solve. You will have the confidence to advise the Chair, Trust Board and Executive Headteachers, even when in difficult, contentious or challenging circumstances. You will have experience of governance, and a thorough understanding of relevant education, charity, data protection and company law.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and a proven track record of strategic planning and people management. The desire to help successfully deliver a long term vision, and a commitment to doing the right thing are essential.

Joining the Trust now offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next phase of our development. The Trust is proud to have four schools with strong educational outcomes and a nationally recognised Teaching School.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact Tom Brighton (Director of Finance & Resources) at tbrighton@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk to discuss this opportunity further.

information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the Trust website: www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk  

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk

Closing Date: 08 March2021 (at noon)

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

The Wandle Learning Trust

45 Chestnut Grove

Balham, London,

SW12 8JZ

Email: recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk

Web: www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils