Clerk and Company Secretary to The Trustees

**Job type**: Part Time, Permanent **Start date**: ASAP 13 January 2025 **Job overview**: Clerk and Company Secretary to the Trustees The Trustees and Chief Executive are looking for a highly organised and reliable Clerk and Company Secretary to work alongside them to plan, organise, minute and maintain records of their business. The Clerk will also work closely with the Executive Team to review and maintain statutory documentation, and in preparing papers for onward presentation to the Trustees at the appropriate meetings. Previous experience in a similar high level role is essential although experience specifically in the education sector is not necessary. Experience in dealing with Companies House and/or the Charities Commission as a Company Secretary is highly desirable but not essential. We are looking for 25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year), for the role. The days/times to be worked will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the Trustee and Executive meeting and business schedules, with some early evening work being necessary on pre-arranged occasions. There will be some capacity for conducting work at home but a significant amount of time will be necessary at the Trust offices in Witney OX28 4AX. A part time annual salary of £17,798.12 to £19,658.32 is offered paid over 12 equal salary payments. This equates to an hourly rate of £16.10 to £17.79. This is a permanent position and comes with the benefit of entry into the Oxfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme and employment terms and conditions which are in line with the national local government "green book". If you are interested in the role or in discussing it further, please get in contact with the HR Team as soon as possible on 01993 848166 or our website Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025 at 9am **About**The Henry Box School**: **The Henry Box School** - Church Green, Witney - Oxfordshire - OX28 4AX - United Kingdom +44 1993 703955 The Henry Box School is a large secondary school with academy status located in Witney, Oxfordshire, England. The school has a catchment area of the town of Witney and many surrounding villages such as Ducklington and Aston. It has approximately 1200 students, aged 11 - 18. The Latin motto of the Henry Box School is _Studio Floremus_, which can be translated as 'By study we flourish'. The site was purchased in 1660 by grocer Henry Box, who established the school in his hometown after becoming a successful businessman in London. The schoolhouse, still surviving, and now a Grade II listed building. The school has had a recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), the school maintained its 'good school' status. **Headteacher** Wendy Hemmingsley **Values and Vision** We believe that every child has the right to go to a good school and that every child should have the opportunity to transform their life, whatever their starting point. Five key questions underpin our vision of 'transforming lives through inspirational education': Are we securing equity? Is our leadership driving improvement? Is our curriculum irrestible? Are we research informed? Are we managing resources effectively? The Henry Box School is one of the founding schools of The Mill Academy Trust. Schools, staff and children within the Trust benefit from a strong ethos of support and collaboration. We also challenge ourselves to be even better, every day. We are not content with always doing what we've always done. The new educational landscape requires new ways of thinking, leading and operating and, at Henry Box, we aim to build on tradition and educate for the future. **Ofsted report** Our latest Ofsted report can be found at: or attached below. **Professional Development** The school invests heavily in staff CPD, our booklet is attached which gives a flavour of what is on offer. The school is one of only 14 schools in the country to be awarded the Teacher Development Trust's Gold Award for our CPD programmes for our staff. Professional Development is central to our work and we offer opportunities and support for all staff to develop their skills. From our excellent NQT programme through to our ‘Future Leader’ programme, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best. Being the lead school in our multi academy trust, we can also offer the opportunity for colleagues to develop their careers beyond one school if this is their area of interest.