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We are seeking to appoint a full time Clerk to Governors & Compliance Officer. As the governance professional, it is the responsibility of the Clerk to Governors to be the guide and guardian of the School’s governance and to ensure the quality and efficiency of the School’s governance is performed at the highest level. As Compliance Officer, the individual will support regulatory and inspection compliance.
Job Responsibility
Act as guide and guardian of the School’s governance
Ensure the quality and efficiency of the School’s governance is performed at the highest level
Provide professional clerking services to the Governing Body
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Support effective governance
Enable the School and Governing Body to fulfil its strategic responsibilities
Support regulatory and inspection compliance
Advise Governors and senior leaders on actions required to maintain compliance
Support the oversight of compliance with the Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSRs), National Minimum Standards for Boarding, UKVI Sponsorship requirements, and DfE and ISI regulatory guidance
Provide support to the Senior Deputy and PA before, during and after inspection visits
Keep senior leaders and Governors informed of changes in legislation and regulatory requirements
Conduct internal compliance audits as required
Requirements
Experience as a governance professional
Ability to provide professional clerking services to a Governing Body
Knowledge of compliance with the Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSRs)
Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for Boarding
Knowledge of UKVI Sponsorship requirements
Knowledge of DfE and ISI regulatory guidance
Ability to conduct internal compliance audits
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Willingness to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks