Clerk to The Governing Body

4 weeks ago


East Grinstead, United Kingdom Step by Step School Full time

**About us**

Step by Step is a small independent day school for pupils with autism. We provide specialised teaching for Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form pupils, aged 4 to 19, who have an autistic diagnosis.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Clerk to the Governors. As a Clerk, you will be responsible for performing various administrative and clerical tasks to support the smooth running of our Governors committee.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide advice to the governing board
- Advise the board on its core functions and Department for Education governance advice, including the Handbooks and Competency Framework for Governance
- Advise the board on governance legislation and procedural matters where necessary before, during and after meetings
- Inform the governing board of any changes to its responsibilities as a result of a change in school status or changes in the relevant legislation
- Offer advice on best practice in governance, including on committee structures and self - evaluation
- Advise on the annual calendar of governing board meetings and tasks
- Send new governors induction materials and ensure they have access to appropriate documents, including any agreed Code of Conduct
- Contribute to the induction of governors taking on new roles, in particular chair of the board or chair of a committee
- Identifies priorities, anticipates issues which may arise and draws these matters to the chair’s attention
- Effective administration of meetings With the chair, chair of committees and headteacher, prepare a focused agendas

Qualifications:

- Profient in microsoft work packages or similar
- Strong clerical skills, including typing, filing, and record keeping
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) is a plus
- Professional phone etiquette and strong communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Proactive problem-solving skills and attention to detail

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in an administrative role and gain an indepth knowledge of how an Independant school is run. We offer competitive pay based on experience.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 8 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sharpthorn, RH19 4HP

Application deadline: 03/06/2024
Expected start date: 24/06/2024



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