Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
02/07/2024
Advert End Date:
16/07/2024 09:00
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£44,428 - £48, 474
Further Information
Strong governance is a fundamental element of school improvement and supporting the best possible outcomes for pupils. This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of governance in Peterborough schools.
We are seeking a forward thinker, who can forge strong relationships with governors, Headteachers and other stakeholders to strategically lead the service to ensure that it meets the need of schools.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality guidance, support and challenge to Governing Bodies of LA Maintained Schools and Academies to help to ensure that they fulfil their statutory functions effectively. The Governance Lead will lead the development of our training programme for governors and line manage a dedicated team of Clerks.
This is an exciting time to join Peterborough Children’s Services which is being led by a Director with high aspirations for our children and young people. The successful applicant will be a key member of our well-regarded School Improvement Team.
What can we offer you in return?
• Agile working involving a balance of working from home and a modern office base in a newly developed part of Peterborough.
• A flexible approach to working to ensure service needs are met and helping employees achieve a work / life balance.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• A generous Local Government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• PCC Employee Wellbeing Programme
• A range of benefits available to PCC employees
• Administrative support from dedicated and knowledgeable staff
• Supportive colleagues across the Education Directorate.
Provisional Interview date is 22nd July 2024
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained
through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.