Clerk to Governors

Organisation
- Dorset Council
- Location
- Dorchester, United Kingdom
- Reference
- REC/23/02047
- Occupational group
- School Support Staff
- Salary details
- Grade 5 £11.18 per hour
- Job term
- Zero Hours
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Contact
- Michael Sitch
- Contact telephone
- 01308 482410
- Closing Date
- 31 August 2023

We are a small, friendly, family focused village school, situated in beautiful countryside between Dorchester and Bridport. Our Church of England school offers a vibrant ethos and strong, positive links with parents, governors and the local community. We have excellent facilities and extensive grounds. Our children are happy, confident and motivated.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to be Clerk to our Governors to start in September 2023. You will play a vital role, supporting the Governors with the guidance they need. It will involve working closely with the Headteacher and Chair to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Governing Body. Full training and handover will be provided by the current clerk.

You will have excellent administrative, organisational, ICT and literacy skills, working under your own initiative. You will oversee the organisation of meetings, record accurate minutes and advise on changes in legislation, policy and governance issues (ongoing training and support provided). The ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality is essential.

The Clerk is responsible for convening an average of 6 Full Governing Body meetings per year.

Visits to school are welcome Please do contact the school office for further information.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Thorner’s Church of England VA Primary School, Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9AU