Opportunities

Department: Finance

Responsible to: Chair of Governors

Salary: The salary for this role is based on an FTE of £50,000 per annum. The actual salary will be £21,538 per annum based on 20 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks

Closing date: 6 January 2025 with interviews to take place as soon as possible after the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are encouraged.

We are seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Governors. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organised professional to play a pivotal role at the heart of our School’s leadership. As the Clerk to Governors, you’ll be a trusted partner, ensuring the seamless operation of our Governing body.

The role of Clerk to the Governors is extremely important. The Clerk is directly responsible to the Chair of Governors, and the two will communicate regularly regarding the operation of the Governing body. The Clerk will work with the Chair to improve the quality and efficiency of governance and will support the Board in fulfilling their roles as Governors and Trustees.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organised professional to play a pivotal role at the heart of our School’s leadership. As the Clerk to Governors, you’ll be a trusted partner, ensuring the seamless operation of our Governing body. The ideal candidate will be able to navigate complexities with diplomacy and maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality.

The Clerk is the Governors first point of call for all matters of governance of the schools, providing professional support and advice.

The role is flexible, part-time and on an annualised basis is anticipated to cover 840 hours, approx. 3 days per week, term time plus 12 days in non-term time. Governor meetings are generally held during the day-time on weekdays (Mondays and Fridays) during term time, therefore, the role is predominantly term time only with 4 additional weeks worked at other times during the year with an average of 20 per week.

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To arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Mallinson, Human Resources Director, at  [email protected].

Any queries regarding the recruitment and application process may be directed to [email protected].

Candidates should complete our Application Form which includes details of key achievements and experience. Completed forms should be returned to [email protected].

To Apply: Candidates should complete our Application Form which includes details of key achievements and experience. Completed forms should be returned to [email protected].

Shortlisting: The hiring team will short-list candidates based on the information given in the comprehensive application form. Applicants will be assessed against the criteria for the role and candidate profile. Those who best fulfil the criteria will be invited to attend an interview.

Interview: The successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview. The interview process will consist of a panel interview an in-tray exercise and a tour.

Offer: The successful candidate will be made an offer as soon as is practicable after the interview date. Offers will be conditional, subject satisfactory pre-employment checks.