Clerk to School Governors

3 weeks ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Capita Full time

Entrust specialises in providing education support services to schools to help create better outcomes for children and young people and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerk to join our dynamic team.

The position is well suited to an individual looking for a flexible role (not 9 to 5), who wants to learn new skills and gain a new qualification, and who wants to be part of a thriving and supportive workplace.

Working in our Governor Services team, you will support school governing boards with administrative and organisational support including taking minutes of governor meetings, helping to draft agendas, advising the board on legal and procedural issues, and keeping records of membership, training, and attendance.

We’re always keen to welcome new entrants to the profession so previous experience is advantageous but not essential. As part of the role, you will be provided with the training you need and will complete your Level 3 Certificate in Clerking (NCFE accredited).

We’d love to hear from applicants in all areas of England, but particularly those who are able to travel to schools in the Calderdale area.

**Job title**:
Clerk to School Governors

**What you’ll be doing**:
As an Entrust Clerk will be:

- Supporting and attending full governing board meetings and committees
- Attending briefing sessions for updates and development

**For each Governing board meeting you will be required to**
- Working effectively with the chair and headteacher before the governing board meeting to prepare an agenda taking account of the Entrust recommended agenda
- Submitting personalised calling letter, agenda, final minutes from last term together with agreed papers for distribution from the school within agreed time scales
- Advising the governing board on governance legislation and procedural matters
- Preparing minutes of governing board meetings, indicating who is responsible for any agreed action to be submitted within agreed timescale
- Recording decisions accurately and objectively with timescales for action

**About Entrust Governor Services**

We provide governor services to approximately 400 governing boards nationwide including maintained schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts. Our services to governing boards include:

- a range of clerking packages
- governor training delivered live online and face to face
- professional qualifications for clerks - The Entrust Level 3 Certificate in Clerking for School and Academy Governors (accredited by NCFE)
- GovernorSpace - our online platform providing a skills audit, on demand training, thought leadership articles, resources and fact sheets
- External Reviews of Governance
- bespoke support, tailored to your need.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Be mobile as travelling to Schools will be required in the **Calderdale **area
- Good literacy skills
- IT skills
- Background in Education field but not essential
- Knowledge of Governance business in education field but not essential
- Administration skills

**What’s in it for you?**
- Full Accredited training and support provide where needed
- A competitive salary £13.98 per hour
- Term Time
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

**What we hope you’ll do next**:
**To view our Covid-19 and process adjustments information, please visit the Capita Careers site.**

**Location**:
Huddersfield
,

United Kingdom

**Time Type**:
Part time

**Contract Type**:
Casual

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Job DescriptionDo you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and...

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    5 days ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    1 day ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Job Description Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school...

  • Chair of Governors

    6 days ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Providing support and challenge to the schools senior leadership team Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher A school governing body is made up of...

  • Clerk to Local Governing Boards

    4 weeks 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...

  • Clerks to Local Governing Boards

    1 month ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

    **Organisation** - Schools **Directorate** - All Through Schools **Service Area** - Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust **Hours** - 6 meetings per year, per school (will involve attending evening meetings). To start 17th April 2023 **Number of Jobs** - 2 **Location(s)** - Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Calderdale and surrounding areas **Position...

  • KS1 or Lower KS2 Teacher

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

    KS1 or Lower KS2 Teacher - West Bretton J & I School 1 Organisation 1 Schools Directorate 1 Primary Schools Service Area 1 West Bretton J & I School Hours 1 Full Time Number of Jobs 1 1 Location(s) 1 Huddersfield and surrounding areas Position type 1 Permanent Grade 1 MPS / UPS Salary 1 MPS / UPS  Advert Wording 1 Kirklees...

  • Business Support Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

    **Organisation** - Schools **Directorate** - Primary Schools **Service Area** - St Thomas CE (VC) Primary School **Hours** - 37 hours total per week, 8:30 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 to 16:00 on a Friday with a 30-minute lunch. **Number of Jobs** - 1 **Location(s)** - Sherwood Avenue, Huddersfield HD2 1RQ **Position type** -...

  • Assistant Principal

    4 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

    **Organisation** - Schools **Directorate** - Secondary Schools **Service Area** - All Saints Catholic College **Hours** - 1.0 FTE **Number of Jobs** - 1 **Location(s)** - All Saints Catholic College, Specialist in Humanities, Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, HD2 2JT **Position type** - Permanent **Grade** - L13 - L17 **Salary** - L13 - L17 **Required From...

  • Canteen Assistant

    1 week ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Employability Solutions Full time

    **Employer**:Employability Solutions Independent School **Location**:Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4EN **Employment Contract**:Permanent, Term time + 5 days (40 weeks) **Hours**:Full and part time hours available **Starting salary**:In line with National Minimum Wage requirements **Employer details** Employability Solutions is a social enterprise...

  • Personal Tutor

    2 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

    Personal Tutor - Greenhead College Organisation Schools Directorate Secondary Schools Service Area Greenhead College Hours 0.7857 FTE Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas Position type Temporary Length of contract Fixed-term contract from 27 August 2024 to 28 March 2025 Grade 1 Salary Points 1 to 9 of the...

  • Principal and Chief Executive Officer- Greenhead College

    2 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

    Principal and Chief Executive Officer- Greenhead College Organisation Schools Directorate Secondary Schools Service Area Greenhead College Hours Full Time Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas Position type Temporary Length of contract Fixed-term contract from 27 August 2024 to 28 March 2025 Grade 1 Salary ...