Clerk to Governors

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional seeking a flexible and rewarding role?

Become a vital part of the governance team at Puriton Primary School and help support our mission to provide the best education for our students.

Join Us as a Clerk to Governors

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

As a Clerk to Governors at Puriton Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

As a Clerk to Governors, you will provide high-quality administrative support for the Academy Governance Committee (AGC), ensuring efficient organisation and communication across meetings.

Key Details:

* Location: Hybrid working available. Administrative work can be done from home, but attendance at six annual AGC meetings per school is required.

* Hours: 97 hours per year, averaging approximately 2.5 hours per week during term time.

* Flexibility: Hours worked flexibly, primarily during term time.

* Salary: Grade 5 Points 11 - 15 - £25,979 - £27,803 (full-time equivalent)

* Contract: Part-time, permanent.

As a Clerk to Governors, you will be responsible for:

* Preparing agendas and documents for AGC meetings.

* Accurately take minutes during meetings and distribute them promptly.

* Providing advice on governance, legislation, and procedural matters.

* Maintaining accurate records of committee membership and terms of office.

* Supporting communication between the school and the Academy Governance Committee.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

* Flexibility: A hybrid working arrangement to fit around your schedule.

* Professional Growth: Access to governance training and resources.

* Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

* Comprehensive Benefits: Generous pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist and physiotherapy appointments, etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

* Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff thrive in their roles.

* Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

Closing Date for Applications: 23:59 on 13th December 2024
Interviews: Likely to be held soon after the closing date.

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities:
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential