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Leger Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust with sponsor status. Since its establishment in November 2018 the Trust has grown rapidly and now includes five schools and an alternative provision in Doncaster, and from September will include a shared sixth form provision with Ridgewood School.

'Truly great students in truly great schools' is the central vision of Leger Education Trust and our Academies. We are dedicated to maximising the life chances of each and every child, focusing on students' health and well-being, character building and personal development.

Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships with Trustees, Governors and senior leaders. The successful candidate will be highly organised, discreet and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality at all times.

You will provide high-quality governance support and professional clerking to the Trust Board, its committees and Academy Governing Bodies, ensuring governance arrangements are compliant, effective and aligned to statutory and regulatory requirements. The role will involve preparing and coordinating meetings, maintaining accurate governance records and advising boards on governance procedures and responsibilities.

You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with Trustees, Governors and school leaders to support effective governance across the Trust.

It is essential that you possess excellent administrative and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Previous experience of governance, clerking or administrative support within an education or public sector environment is desirable. Knowledge of governance legislation, DfE guidance and the Academy Trust Handbook would be advantageous.