The Regional Governance Officer will report into the Head of School Governance. This role will be based in Birmingham with at least 2 days a week spent in schools. Travel to London to participate in all team meetings will be expected at least once every half term (expenses paid).
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for managing stage 2 complaints, permanent exclusions, independent review panels, and admissions for all schools in the region, ensuring all paperwork is of the correct standard, meetings take place within statutory deadlines, and panels are convened as required.
* Prepare all documentation for Local Governing Body meetings, including agenda planning, attendance records and coordination of full packs using governor hub.
* Responsible for all governor recruitment, including compliance with legislation (DBS and KCSIE) and the full schedule of governor training. Manage all term renewals of governors.
* Coordinate Ofsted packs for Birmingham Schools, and serve as key contact between Schools and Chair of Governors.
* Maintain the School’s governance page ensuring contact details and governor details are kept up to date.
* Work with colleagues across the network to innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local governance, exploring ways that AI and new technologies and systems can be used to support meeting preparation and minutes.
Key Requirements
* Right to work in the UK.
* English and Maths GCSE or Maths GCSE equivalent at grade C/4 or above.
* CGI qualification or similar (desirable).
Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangements; employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether in the UK or abroad.
* Flexitime policy allowing work your hours around core hours 10.00-16.00.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3 years of service; pro rata for part time employees. Excludes bank holidays.
* Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
* As an Ark employee, you will have access to the TPT pension scheme; 11% employer contribution. Depending on role, LGPS possible.
* High-quality professional learning throughout your career, both face-to-face and bespoke online.
* Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 retailers, interest‑free loans for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts up to 40% off local gyms and free eye tests.
About Us
Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current ventures: Ark Curriculum Plus, Ark Start, etc. Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity – a unique not‑for‑profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission‑aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. To learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, click here.
Safeguarding Statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. All employees undertake an enhanced DBS check, and are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar employment; it will depend on the nature and timing of the offence(s). For more information, click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
For any questions, please contact recruitment@arkonline.org.
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