Governance Professional Part-time

This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated and organised person to join the school team Our Community Multi Academy Trust (OCMAT). We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Governance Professional to join the school’s successful and supportive team. This role may be particularly suitable for individuals with experience in school or academy governance clerking, as well as those working in executive assistant, company secretarial, compliance, legal, or governance roles who are looking for a new challenge however we encourage anyone to apply who feels they have the necessary skills and abilities to fulfil the role.

OCMAT is a primary-only Multi Academy Trust comprising 10 schools across Kent.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust believe that our people are our biggest asset.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an excellent Trust and to contribute to its growth and development
• Students who enjoy learning
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
• A supportive and committed board of trustees and governors
• Work within a growing Trust who fully believe in the professional development of their staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Have experience in governance, administration, PA, executive assistant, company secretarial, compliance, legal or a related role.
• Be confident using digital systems and technology.
• Be able to work independently and use initiative.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Have an understanding of governance and compliance requirements, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
• Be able to demonstrate that they can meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks which must be undertaken before the role is confirmed by the school.

Our Community MAT is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks which include online checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Applications to be made via Kent Teach.

For further information about the role, please contact Berna Turner via email on