Governance Professional

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

Job description
- Required as soon as possible.
Approximately 40 hours per month during term time - evenings and daytime - worked on a casual basis paid in arrears by monthly time sheet
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a Clerk who will provide advisory and administrative support to enable it to meet its duties in an efficient and effective way.
As Clerk you will be responsible for:

- Advising the Governing Body on legal and procedural matters
- Preparing agendas in consultation with the Headteacher and the Chair of Governors and Committee Chairs
- Taking and writing up the minutes at meetings
- Distributing documentation
- Providing general administrative support to the Governing Board

We are looking for the following personal attributes in a clerk:

- Be able to work independently and organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be able to work independently whilst at the same time forming effective relationships with the Governing Board, Headteacher and School Business Manager
- Experience of working within a school Governing Board is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
- Able to work with absolute confidentiality

Closing date : Monday 20th March 2023
Applications will be considered on receipt.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to 20th March 2023
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



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