Hours: Subject to discussion, multiple positions available
Contract: Part Time, Term Time plus 5 Inset days and 10 additional days, Permanent
Salary: JG5, SCP12 to SCP19, £28,598 - £32,061
Actual Salary: Dependent on hours
We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our Trust as Local Governance Professionals. Local Governance Professionals play a vital role in supporting the effective governance of our schools, acting as an administrator and impartial advisor to ensure our Local Governing Bodies operate efficiently and accountably.
To undertake this role successfully you will need to be totally committed to the provision of a high-quality support service to our governors and school leadership teams. You will have strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. You will be highly organised with a sharp eye for detail and a willingness to learn and develop. You will need to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships across our network of schools.
If you think that you have the skills and enthusiasm to carry out this role, we would love to hear from you. This position offers excellent flexibility with a blend of remote working and school-site attendance to fit around your other commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair and Headteacher to ensure meetings are structured and focused
- Accurately recording and distributing meeting minutes to document the decisions and actions of the Local Governing Body
- Maintaining statutory records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
- Offering procedural and legislative guidance to governors to support lawful and transparent operations
- Acting as a key liaison between the governing body, the school's leadership team and the wider trust
- Contributing significantly to the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of the school
- Participating in the wider network of Local Governance Professionals to share knowledge and engage in ongoing training
We can offer you
- A welcoming and collaborative Trust.
- The opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools.
- A highly supportive central team committed to continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to influence people strategy across the Trust.
- Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and launching in October 2026 an Electric Car Scheme .
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. From September there will be 33 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Early applications are encouraged. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment campaign directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs or agency terms.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.