Job Description

Employer
GLF Schools
Location
Banstead, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
Senior Specialist - 19,498.50 (actual)
Posted
19th September 2025
Expires
5th October 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1507853


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GLF Schools is a forward-thinking and inclusive Multi-Academy Trust committed to raising standards and transforming lives through education. We are currently seeking a highly organised and professional part time Governance Administrator to support the work of our central Governance Team.

Your opportunity

The Governance Administrator will be responsible for supporting a range of governance-related activities and administrative tasks. Working closely with the Governance Manager, the postholder will help uphold the Trust's high standards of governance by ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate records, and assisting in the coordination of key meetings and procedures.



This role is pivotal in supporting the Trust Board, School Standards Boards (SSBs), and governance colleagues by ensuring key meetings are effectively administered, compliance obligations are met, and communication is well managed.



Your work will include:


Coordinating and attending key meetings, including Complaint Hearings and Board Committees Tracking training and compliance for governance members Managing recruitment and onboarding of new SSB (School Standards Board) members Maintaining and updating our Governance Portal Supporting the complaints process and refining procedures that drive high standards

You will be required to work 3 days a week (days to be discussed at interview), 2 of which will be at The Beacon, Banstead with the option of home working for the third day.

If you are passionate about high standards, thrive in a structured environment, and are looking to make a difference behind the scenes in education, we encourage you to apply.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:


Strong organisational and administrative skills Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication abilities A proactive and professional approach to work The ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately

Experience in administration is essential; knowledge of governance is a bonus--but we'll support you every step of the way.

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.


A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish


Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS) Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Salary

: Senior Specialist 33,426

Pro-rata salary

: 19,498.50

Hours of work

: 21 hours a week (3 days), 52 weeks a year

Location:

The Beacon School, Banstead / hybrid

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date

: As soon as available

Closing date for applications:

5th October

Interview Date:

Interviews will take place as and when suitable candidates apply. Therefore, we encourage you to submit an application without delay. We reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable candidate be found.




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.