Clerk to Governors

Ore Village Primary Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Professional services

Part time

Permanent

**(Y)Our Opportunity**
- Are you looking for an interesting, autonomous and flexible role within education supporting your local school?Ore Village Primary Academy and Pebsham Primary Academy are looking to appoint a highly organised and self-motivated Clerk to Governors to join our amazing community. This vital role is critical to the effectiveness of our Governing Body in fulfilling its core strategic functions. As the Clerk to Governors you will be working effectively with the Chair of governors, the Headteacher and other governors, you will ensure the smooth running of the governing body.**The Clerk to Governors role will include**:

- Working with TKAT to ensure the Governing Body meets the requirements of the Trust and the DfE.
- Preparation, typing and distribution of agendas and associated paperwork
- Accurate note taking and typing up of minutes at Governor meetings as well as any working parties, committees or panels
- Maintaining accurate records of the Governing Body and its membership
- Advising the Governing Body on procedural issues, legal responsibilities and constitutional matters
- Managing communication, documentation and correspondence relating to the work of the Governing Body

The Clerk to Governors is a varied and interesting role which will suit someone who wishes to work flexibly, as it involves a mixture of office and home working, as well as attendance at meetings at the school. Meetings require afternoon/early evening attendance (all meetings are scheduled in advance, with reasonable notice provided).**Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as the Clerk to Governors we can offer you**:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Cycle to work scheme
- TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
- Free eye tests

**About TKAT**
- The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the **#oneTKATfamily**, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; **‘achieving more together’**, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.-
**Safeguarding**-
**Access to interview**
- Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.**Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse**-
**Flexible working**
- TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.