Clerk to Governing Body

**Job**

Clerk to the Governing Board

**Contract type**

Permanent

**Hours**

Part time / Flexible (195 hours per annum)

**Salary**

NJC 24 to NJC 25 actual salary £4,320 - £4,382 per annum

(FTE = £36,045 - £36,567)

**Start date**

15th April 2024

**Advert closing date**

22nd February 2024

If this is you, then we need you

We are a passionate, friendly and dynamic governing body supporting two fantastic schools in leafy Hampton (TW12) to ‘be the best they can be’ and are recruiting for a clerk to join the team.

You might have previous experience as a clerk, governance professional or as an administrator or PA supporting a board of trustees, directors or legal professionals.

Alternatively, you might be someone who is passionate about education, has strong administration skills and is looking for a role that fits around family and caring responsibilities.

**Time commitment**: 195 hours over the academic year, term time only (approximately 5 hours per week). Flexible hours, including 10-12 governance meetings per year.

**Salary**: Approx £4,300 per annum (Scale SO1 NJC 24 - NJC 25: FTE = £36,045 - £36,567)

**Responsibilities include**:

- Organising, administrating and attending governor meetings, including preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and distributing relevant documents and papers to governors in a timely manner;
- Supporting the board to effectively fulfil its core duties and functions; and ensuring that it adheres to procedural requirements;
- Overseeing and supporting the membership of the governance body, including the recruitment and induction of new governors; the fulfilment of governor training requirements and maintaining a record of member’s interests and other statutory requirements.

**Requirements**:

- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work, and manage your time
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- IT Proficient (Google and / or MS Office) and record-keeping.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Familiarity with school governance procedures (desirable but not essential).

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £4,300.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hampton TW12 2LA

Expected start date: 15/04/2024