Clerk to Local Governing Boards

1 month ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Calderdale Council Full time

Application closing date
10/03/2023
- Location
Huddersfield
- Salary
£100 per meeting
- Package
Work Time: 6 meetings per year, per school (will involve attending evening meetings)
- Job category/type
Schools
- Job description- This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to play a key role within the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust based in Kirklees and Calderdale. The Trust currently has eight schools with one pending conversion and is expanding.- We are looking to employ 2 professional Clerks to support governance of the Trust and member academies at St Augustine’s CE School, Halifax and Kaye’s Academy Clayton West, Huddersfield. We are in an exciting time as our central team is growing, and we are seeking new Clerks to join this friendly and welcoming team.- Our team of Clerks will work successfully with our PA and Governance Manager, as well as the CEO, Headteachers and Local Governing Bodies. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop governance, administration and communication skills in a forward-thinking Trust. With the exception of attendance at meetings, all work can be completed flexibly within a set timeframe; the successful applicants will therefore need to be self
- motivated and have a pro-active approach to their workload.- A training programme with NGA will be provided for successful applicants, and support will be delivered from the central Trust team. Previous experience of governance or minute taking is preferred and strong experience in the administrative field is essential. The Trust will also work with applicants to identify suitable schools based on location and timings to ensure best outcomes.**The role of a clerk includes**:

- Attendance at 6 evening meetings per year
- Taking and producing accurate and comprehensive minutes of the meetings.
- Communicating important meeting updates to the governance team in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Responsibility for advising the Governors on procedural, constitutional and governance matters (with direction and support from the governance team).
- Utilising Microsoft Teams and Zoom where necessary

**We are looking for someone who**:

- Is able to maintain confidentiality.
- Has excellent administrative and communication skills.
- Can work flexibly.
- Has the ability to work on their own initiative with the minimum of supervision.
- Can work as part of the whole school/Trust team
- The following employment checks are required for those positions which are based in a school or working with vulnerable young people and adults:
- Evidence of a satisfactory safeguarding check e.g. DBS check at the relevant level.**To Apply** **Closing date: 12pm Friday 10th March 2023**
- Shortlisting: 10th March 2023
Proposed Interview Date: 20th March 2023Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer, PA & Governance Manager
Key Contacts: Chief Finance Officer, Senior Leaders, MAT Trustees, Academy Heads, MAT Business Managers, School Governors, Diocese of Leeds.
Base: MAT HQ, Skelmanthorpe Academy Nursery Building, Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DZ
- Start Date: 17th April 2023

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