Governance Professional

We are seeking a Governance Professional to join Alexandra Primary School

The Governing Body of Alexandra Primary School wishes to appoint a highly organised, self-motivated Governance Professional (part-time) to support them during an exciting stage in the school’s development.

Alexandra is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils experience a happy and fulfilling education. We value every child and nurture the success in all pupils both academically and socially.

We believe in developing children’s love of learning and this starts in our nursery and continues all the way to Year 6. We set high expectations of personal achievement and moral standards and work hard to ensure that every child fulfils their potential.

As an associate school within Bourne Education Trust, Alexandra School joins a wider community of schools dedicated to raising aspirations, supporting every student’s wellbeing and helping them succeed.

Position:
Governance Professional

Start Date:

ASAP or September 2026

Salary:
Group 3 Outer London Grade F, Point 18 (FTE £35,520), actual salary £2,163 (based on 2.5 working hours per week, 39 weeks per year, including INSET days).

Hours:

Please note that the work is not evenly distributed week to week, the majority of hours will be worked during term time to support governing board and committee meetings, with lighter periods during school holidays.

• Preparing agendas and meeting papers
• Taking accurate, high-quality minutes
• Providing administrative and procedural support to the Governing Body
• Maintaining accurate governance records, including policies and review schedules
• Advising the Governing Body on procedural and statutory requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• Knowledge of the school system, including structures, accountability, and funding
• Knowledge of governance legislation, procedures, and regulations relevant to the organisation
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th June 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using  0626.