Clerk to Governors

Clerk to the Governors

Welcome to the Athelstan Trust.

Our Multi-Academy Trust is an organisation in which children, staff and parents can feel part of a caring, collaborative and excellent community.

We are a Multi-Academy Trust of five secondary schools and two primary schools in Wiltshire,

Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Established in 2015, the Athelstan Trust aims to achieve the best for, and from, each child. We intend to enable each child to realise their full academic, creative and physical potential and to develop positive social and moral values.

Believing that successful schools are rooted in their local community, we respect and value the individual nature and ethos of our schools while knowing we are more effective when we work together and support each other. Celebrating spiritual and creative diversity, success, and lifelong learning is important to us. We are inclusive and collaborative and promote a culture of openness and integrity.

We are absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools. We believe in developing the talents and skills of all our staff and students.

We seek applicants who share our vision and values.

Best wishes,

Tim Gilson

Chief Executive Officer

The Athelstan Trust

**Our Philosophy as an Employer**

The Athelstan Trust is absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools. In order to do this, we need to recruit the best staff who are committed to our vision and values.

We aim to be the employer of choice in our area and genuinely believe that all roles in our organisation can be carried out within a flexible working model. Working in schools should be seen as part of a rich fulfilling life and not a barrier to it. We will always consider a flexible working option for every post.

We understand that we need to support staff to achieve our goals and have in place a professional development programme that offers internal and external opportunities to develop the talents and skills of all our staff.

**Why work for us?**

Internal career opportunities

Personalised professional development and training

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance

Nationally negotiated cost of living pay

Automatic enrolment to the teacher or local government pension schemes

Generous holiday allowance for support staff

Recognition of local government continuous service

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at local gyms

Clerk to the Governors

Closing date: 17th November 2023

**Salary**: NJC Points 8 -12 (£22,777- £24,496 pro rata), pay award pending

Actual salary (based on 4 hours per week): £2108.53 - £2267.66

Contract: Permanent, part time (4 - 6 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

Location: Home based (attending meeting in person and Sir William Romney’s School and Chipping Sodbury School)

Interview date: w/c 27th November

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of five secondary schools and two primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 600 people and educate 4,100 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.

As a member of our Athelstan Trust, you will benefit from:

- Being part of a trust that is absolutely committed to raising educational standards for all the children in our schools.
- Our commitment to developing the talents and skills of all our staff throughout their career
- Being part of a caring, collaborative and excellent community.

We have a vacancy for a Clerk to the Governors for both Sir William Romney’s School and Chipping

Sodbury School. This role could be separate or combined for one person to clerk for both schools.

The primary role of the Clerk to the Governors is to provide and organise an efficient administrative service. You will also provide guidance to ensure the Governing Board is compliant with legal requirements and advise on procedural matters. You will need to be able to attend evening meetings at the school.

We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

**Job Description: Clerk to the Governors**

**Salary Range**:NJC Points 8 -12
**Location**:Home / School based

**Main Purpose**
Provide advice and guidance to the Local Governing Body (LGB) on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the LGB by providing:

- administrative and organisational support
- guidance to ensure that the LGB works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework, and understands the potential consequences for noncompliance; and
- advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the LGB.

**Duties & responsibilities**
The duties and responsibilities listed below are indicative of the tasks the Clerk to the