Permanent, part time, term time only
Combination of working from home and school will be required
Variable hours: estimated hours approx. 228 hours per year
Salary: £15.28-£16.74 per hour depending on experience
Required ASAP

The governors are looking to appoint a permanent clerk to the governing body who will provide advice and guidance to the governing body of St Paul’s Church of England Primary School Kingston Hill on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. This is a part time role, covering five full governing board meetings and approximately 10 committee meetings per school year. All meetings are held in term time. The clerk will be paid through payroll for hours worked on a monthly basis.

The clerk will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the governing body and its committees by providing:

• administrative and organisational support which includes being responsible for the whole meeting process (emails, calls and agenda preparation; writing up and distributing minutes)
• guidance to ensure that the governing body works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
• advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the governing body
• attending regular training events and briefings

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• knowledge of school systems: structures, accountability and funding
• knowledge of governance legislation
• knowledge of functions of a school governing body

Closing date for applications: 1200, Monday 14th October 2024

This position is subject to the following:

  • Satisfactory references
  • Proof of identity
  • Full Enhanced DBS clearance
  • Full medical clearance
  • Proof of entitlement to work in the EU

Please refer to the school website for all of our policies.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks for shortlisted candidates.

Safeguarding Statement

St Paul’s CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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