- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 9
- Education phase
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- School size
- 24 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Ofsted report
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Clerk to Board of Governors
More than one location, Somerset local authorityThis job expired on 3 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 December 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11.27 per hour
Clerk to Board of Governors job summary
The Ashlands and Misterton Federation are seeking a Clerk to the Board of Governors.
The board, through its appointed and elected governors, plays a distinctive and essential role in the continuing success and development of the school.
The clerk’s job is to work with the chair, other governors and headteacher, in dealing with administrative matters for the board and advising on procedural issues of governance and the board’s statutory duties. Central to the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings.
The post involves evening work and the successful candidate should be available at times during the day for consultation. Good keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas and produce accurate concise minutes are essential. Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
New clerks receive advice, support and training from the Somerset Governor Services Team and all clerks are encouraged to attend termly briefings in their locality to update themselves on the latest developments in governance.
The post will involve approximately 10-12 hours work for each meeting and, typically, there will be 6- 8 meetings each academic year. The clerk may be asked to take on additional work according to need (ie extraordinary meetings).
The post of Clerk to the Governing Body has been evaluated using Somerset’s Job Evaluation Scheme at Grade 13: Point 6 £10.21 per hour rising to Grade 13 Point 11 £11.27 per hour.
Further information and an application form can be obtained by contacting: ashlandsfirstschool@educ.somerset.gov.uk.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed but due to Covid 19 school visits would be assessed in line with current guidance.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd December Interview Date: w/c 13th December 2021
Ashlands Church of England First School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and this will form part of the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This job post has expired.
About the schools
- Email address
- ashlandsfirstschool@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Within both schools, you will find a happy, welcoming, stimulating environment providing high standards of education, valuing the efforts of the individual, fulfilling the learning potential of all pupils and promoting equal opportunities. We promote learning for life and encourage children to learn no matter where they are, inside or out! We believe in developing the "whole" child and work hard to nurture, encourage, support and extend all of our children to achieve their very best.
School Details
Misterton Church of England First School
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to Somerset local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ashlandsfirstschool@educ.somerset.gov.uk.
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