The Role
Our vision in Southwark is to create opportunities that enable our young people to pursue happy and successful lives. We have a strong record of educational success and we value our teachers and school staff as our most important resource. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of School Governor Services to lead and support the Local Authority’s role in developing school governing bodies to promote high standards in all schools.
About the Role
As Head of School Governor Services you will be responsible for driving the development of an effective and efficient Governance service that supports Chairs of Governors and Governing Bodies to ensure they meet their statutory duties. You will also provide effective challenge to Heads/Principals of Schools and educational providers in line with the ‘Competency framework for governance’ and OfSTED criteria.
Key to this role is the ability to develop positive, co-productive relationships with Governing Bodies and expand the support provided to increase the capacity and effectiveness of peer-to-peer support networks. You will ensure that clerking to the Governors is of high quality and offers good value for money and continues develop a fully traded service. You will also line manage a team of governor officers and will support their performance management and development.
About you
We are looking for someone who has significant experience of management of School Governance, including:
- A good understanding of the role that clerking plays in effective school governance and a drive to develop this.
- Experience of working successfully with senior staff and governors in schools.
- An understanding of School governance and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Experience of successfully leading a team who deliver clerking and advice to school governing bodies.
This role could be an interesting opportunity for School Business Managers or those with Head Teaching experience. In addition, we are looking for exceptional interpersonal, organisational and planning skills and problem-solving, solutions focused mind-set. You will be an outgoing individual who excels at rapport building and who is looking to work within a team setting in a large organisation.
To Apply
Apply through the ‘apply now’ button and make your application online.
For more information or for an informal conversation, please contact Vilma Edwards on 0207 525 2728 / Vilma.edwards@southwark.gov.uk
Please click on the job description document at end of this page for further details about the role.
Make a difference at a local level, apply online today. We look forward to receiving your application.
Additional Details
- This role requires an enhanced DBS check for Adults and Children's barred list.
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: Sunday 10th January 2021 at 11.59pm
Interviews: 18th January 2021 - via video link, more information to follow if successful at shortlisting.
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