Governor Development Officer
Thurrock Council
Thurrock
- Expired
- Salary:
- Band 8 - £35,043 - £45,702 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 4 May 2014
Job overview
Governor Development Officer, Thurrock
Directorate: Children's Services
Hours: 37 Hours per week (some Evening/Weekend work required)
1 year contract
Post number: T00830
The Governor Development Officer reports to the Strategic Leader, School Improvement, Learning & Skills (SILS) and is part of the SILS Team of the Strategic Lead and 7 reports. The postholder will have 18.5 hours per week administrative support.
The postholder should be self-directed and able to make decisions with confidence based on specialist knowledge and experience. S/he needs to have the skill to engage diverse groups of governors through the effective delivery of training as well as the ability to guide them in procedure and other legal aspects in governing body meetings. Good communication, both oral and written, is key to the successful delivery of this role.
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Mike Peters, Strategic Leader, School Improvement, Learning and Skills on 01375 652539.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level will be required for this post.
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs.
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Closing Date: 4 May 2014
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
About Thurrock Council
- Thurrock Council
- Civic Offices, New Road, Grays
- Essex
- RM17 6SL
- United Kingdom
Thurrock Education Services
Serving the community by:
Raising educational aspiration and standards, tackling underachievement and educational disadvantage, developing and maintaining an inclusive approach encompassing early years education and lifelong learning as well as statutory school provision, and supporting the active participation of the community in local schools.
School Admissions
If you would like to apply for a placement in one of Thurrocks primary or secondary schools you can now make an application online.
Children & Young People's Plan
Following consultation, Thurrock's multi-agency Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) have developed a Children & Young People's Plan.
Extended Services
The Government has a long term vision for schools to be at the heart of the community, offering a range of activities and services beyond the school day that help meet the needs of children, their families and the wider community.
Thurrock Grid for Learning
The Thurrock Grid for Learning web site is a comprehensive Internet resource providing supporting information and services for parents, students, teachers, staff and governors. Visit www.tgfl.org.uk
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