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Education Governance Manager

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 54,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Education Governance ManagerLocation: Manchester (with regular travel to local schools)
Contract: Permanent
Salary £45,858.62 - £49,713.85 (FTE £50,269 - £54,495) Term Time Only plus 15 days.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Education Governance Manager to provide expert leadership and oversight of education governance across schools in the local area. This is a key role ensuring that governance arrangements are robust, legally compliant, and focused on inclusive, fair outcomes for children and young people.

You will work closely with governing bodies, headteachers, and senior leaders, offering authoritative advice on exclusions, SEND, equality, and complaints management. Regular travel to schools is an essential part of the role, enabling you to provide hands-on support and assurance.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead and support effective education governance across local schools, ensuring strong accountability and statutory compliance.
*Travel regularly to schools within the local area to attend governing body meetings, panels, reviews, and hearings.
*Provide expert advice and guidance on school exclusions, supporting lawful and fair decision-making and review processes.
*Ensure governance arrangements fully comply with the SEND Code of Practice, promoting inclusive practice and effective oversight of SEND provision.
*Advise schools and governing bodies on their responsibilities under the Equality Act, including public sector equality duties.
Support and oversee complaints management, ensuring procedures are transparent, compliant, and proportionate, particularly in complex or escalated cases.
*Develop, review, and quality assure governance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
*Produce clear reports and briefings for senior leaders, committees, or other stakeholders as required.

You will bring:
*Significant experience in education governance, ideally within a local authority, trust, or similar setting.
*Strong practical knowledge of:
 Statutory exclusions guidance, The SEND Code of Practice, The Equality Act and Education complaints procedures.
*Experience of advising or supporting governing bodies, panels, or boards.
*The ability to interpret complex legislation and apply it confidently in real world school settings.
*The flexibility and commitment to travel regularly to schools across the local area.

Why Join Us?
*Make a meaningful impact on education governance and inclusive practice.
*Work collaboratively with experienced education professionals.
*Opportunity to influence high quality decision-making across schools.
*Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

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