Governance Professional at All Saints Academy Dunstable

Governance Professional

Self-employed position, salary to be negotiated

Hours worked will facilitate meetings and the needs of the Board of Trustees

We are seeking to secure a knowledgeable and efficient Governance Professional on a self-employed basis.  The successful candidate will have good administrative skills and be highly efficient and organised. They will be articulate and able to provide appropriate advice on best practice in governance within the bounds of the Governance Professional role. The ability to produce minutes and paperwork that effectively supports the Board of Trustees is essential.

All Saints Academy is a fantastic school in which to work, with exemplary relationships at all levels. All staff and students are valued highly. We have a first class commitment to developing individuals and working with others to reach their full potential.

All Saints Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including right to work in UK, online search, overseas criminal backgrounds checks (where applicable) and all other pre-employment checks, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Please click on link for further information Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

All employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance. 

Timeline for recruitment process

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 13th August at midday

Interviews:  Thursday 20th August

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.