Clerk to the Governing Body and Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Folkestonegirls Full time

The John Wallis Academy are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Clerk to the Governing Body and Company Secretary.

We are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Governing Body and Company Secretary with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations; and to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspired and guided by the key Christian values of respect, truth, trust, integrity and love. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons is essential.

The Clerk to the Governing Body will be jointly accountable to the Governing Body (though the Chair) and the Principal, working effectively with the Chair of Governors, the Principal, other Governors, and the Director of Finance and Operations to continue to develop and continuously improve the governance function of the Academy and Nursery.

The Clerk will be responsible for advising the Governing Body on constitutional and procedural matters, duties and powers, and will work within the current legislative framework, keeping themselves up-to-date with developments and changes. They will secure the continuity of Governing Body business and observe confidentiality at all times. They will discharge their accountability to governors through working on a day-to-day basis with the Chair and Committee Chairs to agree governance plans.

The role will also include subcommittee meetings, governor review panels, meetings of the Nursery directors, Principal Review Committee, and other governor meetings as required.

As Company Secretary, the role includes organising and minuting the Annual General Meetings for the Academy and Nursery, and completing all statutory returns and submissions with Companies House.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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