Governance Officer

Qualifications and

Experience:

Essential

• GCSEs(or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).
• Strong customer service and administration experience in a busy environment.
• Experience of working with children andyoung people.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Experience in education/public sector.
• Experience of Governance including LGB's.
• Agovernance or clerking qualification, or willingness to work towards a recognised qualification, with Trust support.

• Excellent communication skills, confident with parents/carers and external visitors.
• High accuracy, strong organisation,ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure.
• Good ICT skills (email, Microsoft Office; willingness to learn MIS).

• Aspire to reflect the INOVA values andethos in professional conduct and communication within the Trust.
• Have a flexible work approach.
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Act in accordance with the Trust's Codeof Conduct (and for teachers - Teachers' Standards).
• Forge positive professional relationships.

• Evidence of a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Showa commitment and proactive approach to drive forward equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion and to own personal development.

Thepostholder must, at all times, carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with INOVA Multi Academy Trust Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety andwithin the framework of the Education Act 2002, and School Standards and Framework Act 1998 with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities ofthe Governing Bodies of Schools.

Trust staff make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Staff act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keeptheir knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-dateand self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils.