Clerk to the Governors

8 Hours per week

Grade 4 - £23,500 pro rata or £12.18 per hour

Sackville is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1700 students on roll. It is a friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning. Sackville has a governing board of 12 Governors one of which is the head teacher.

We require a clerk to provide advice and guidance to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. A professional clerk will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of our governing board and its committees.

In summary a clerk would:

• provide administrative and organisational support and guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework
• understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
• provide advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board.

There is extensive training, advice and guidance available through the West Sussex County Council so although good knowledge of the board’s statutory requirements and responsibilities is necessary for the role, this training can be done within the role if required.

The successful candidate should have good interpersonal and organisational skills, be a strong communicator and be able to work as part of a successful team. Our meetings are held on Monday evenings at 6pm and last an average of 2 1/2 hours, there are around 10 meetings a year and it is essential that these are attended. There may, at times, be additional meetings during the year if complaint or exclusion governor panels are required. Which may be held during the school day. Extra hours will be paid for managing these if required.

Hours: 8 hours per week Salary: Grade 4 - £23,500 pro rata or £12.18

Closing Date: Monday 17 June 2024 9.00am Interview date: Thursday 20 June, 2024

To express interest in this role and get further details, email Katie Dawson for the attention of Headteacher Jo Meloni

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).