Governance Professional

Full job description

Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust

Richmond upon Thames

£22 per hour

Salary:

Part time, casual

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

15 September 2025

Apply by:

8 September 2025

Job overview

At Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust, we believe that every child deserves a champion—and so does every colleague. Our ethos isn’t just a slogan; it’s a culture.

We’re proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Governance Professional to join our Trust and play a pivotal role in supporting our Board of Trustees and school communities.

Your Role in Our Vision

As our Governance Professional, you’ll be the cornerstone of effective governance across the Trust. Working closely with the Chair of Trustees and CEO, you’ll ensure the smooth and compliant operation of our governance structures.

You will:

Lead and coordinate the clerking team across our schools

Prepare agendas, collate and distribute meeting papers

Accurately minute meetings and maintain statutory records

Provide trusted procedural and legislative advice

Support ad hoc governor link meetings and occasional panels

This is a part-time position with a hybrid working model. In-person attendance is required for meetings and other key events, as needed. The role is well-suited to professionals who may also support other schools or Trusts.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

An excellent communicator with strong ICT skills

Experienced in governance or clerking (desirable but not essential)

Committed to staying up to date with developments in education governance

Why Join Us?

At ECED, we don’t just support students—we support you.

A Culture that Cares - Wellbeing isn’t an afterthought. It’s a leadership priority.

Collaboration not Competition – We’re stronger together. We share what works, so everyone benefits.

Empowered and Supported to Grow – Your development matters. Whether you’re new to the profession or ready for your next leadership step, we invest in you.

Inclusive by Design – We are proudly inclusive, welcoming diversity in all its forms. Our commitment to equity means no one is left behind – and everyone is expected to flourish.

If you would like to understand more about the role please contact Sarah Fleming at sfleming@eced.org.uk

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of a Trust where excellence is the expectation, and where people—not policies—shape the future. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us champion every child, every day.

Applications may be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant’s social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.

About Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust

Every Child, Every Day Academy Trust

Ham Street, Ham, Richmond-Upon-Thames

London

TW10 7HN

United Kingdom

+44 20 8948 1173

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