School Governance Clerk

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

Position Overview

School Governance Clerk (Governance Specialist)
Salary: £, – £,
Employment Type: Permanent and Casual (Term time)
Work Schedule: Part-time (1 day per week, flexible hours for casual roles)
Location: Wandsworth
Multiple permanent and casual positions available.

Are you a seasoned governance professional or do you possess substantial experience in formal meeting environments? Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking to expand our dedicated team by recruiting additional clerks to provide essential support and guidance to school governing bodies. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping and advising on constitutional matters, responsibilities, and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

You will be allocated to various Governing Boards, delivering crucial administrative and advisory assistance to aid them in establishing strategic objectives, holding school leadership accountable, and monitoring financial performance. Your role will involve facilitating a diverse array of support packages focused on clerking, governance consultation, and training connections.

Operating independently, you will receive backing from the central Governor Services team. Your primary responsibilities will encompass offering professional guidance to Chairs of Governors and Headteachers, ensuring the effective conduct of governing board meetings, and producing high-quality minutes within specified timeframes.

Please be aware that while permanent contracts are structured around one day per week, the workload may fluctuate during term time, with increased demands compared to school holidays. You may be called upon for short-notice meeting coverage or longer-term assignments at designated schools. Governing boards typically convene mid-week evenings during term time.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • Proven experience as a Governance Professional or relevant clerking expertise, with a keen interest in education (additional refresher training will be provided).
  • Exceptional interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient minute-taking abilities and competent use of IT applications, including Microsoft Office and databases.

If you possess the qualifications outlined above and wish to contribute to the effective operation of governing boards, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

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