School Support Officer

Various Locations

37 hours per week

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)

West Sussex Governors' Service Team provides support and guidance to over 3000 volunteer school governors in West Sussex.

Acting as the first point of contact for the Learning Service you will provide advice, guidance and support to Headteachers, senior leaders and governing bodies on education legislation, West Sussex policies/guidelines and school management and governance issues.

You will contribute to evidence gathering for the regular reviews of schools as well as monitoring governing body effectiveness through scrutiny and sampling of documentation. You will also respond to complaints on behalf of the Learning Service and facilitate conflict resolution as appropriate.

With the ability to work independently and demonstrate tact you will also be able to communicate complex information effectively. Experience and knowledge of school governance and/or education is essential.

If you would like further information or to discuss this job further please contact Andy Nichols on: Email: andy.nichols@westsussex.gov.uk, Tel: 0330 222 3584.

For instructions how to apply, please use the following link to our job pages. Entering the reference number 'COMC00096' into the keyword search will take you to the job. http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/jobs/jobs_search.aspx

Closing date: 3rd October 2014.
Interview date: 16th October 2014.