Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Clerk to the Governing Body
Salary: Each full governing body meeting and prep £225
Each committee meeting and prep £150
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated administrator to the post of Clerk to the Governors. This is a key role providing administrative support to the Governing Body of our school. Effective governance is essential to the success of our school, and our clerk has a key role to play.
Primarily the clerk is responsible for preparing agendas in consultation with the Headteacher and the Chair of Governors; taking and writing up the minutes at Governors’ meetings, and distributing documentation and other information to the Governing Body. The Clerk will also need to become familiar with the DfE’s Governance Handbook, and provide accurate advice to Governors as necessary.
Vacancy Information
There are usually 6 x 2 hours meetings of the full Governing Body per year and attendance at additional Resources and Teaching and Learning committee meetings is required. These are 1.5 hours per meeting, up to a maximum of 18 meetings.
The meetings are currently in the evenings, starting at approximately 6pm. The ability to attend evening meetings is essential. However, most of the administrative duties will be undertaken remotely from home.
The successful candidate will also be expected to attend briefing sessions held by the Local Authority and also take advantage of other training sessions that may be offered.
Good English, maths and computing skills are essential. The job requires someone who is a good communicator, who works well on their own, using their own initiative and as part of a team.
Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed. If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Mrs Joy Wood, Headteacher, at the school on 01274 774446. .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post
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