Clerk to Governors – 5 hours per week

Noremarsh Junior School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BT

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,873.00 - £28,770.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: Grade G 12-14 - £13.93-£14.91 per hour

Clerk to Governors – 5 hours per week job summary

Clerk to Governors – 5 hours per week

Noremarsh Junior School

Salary: Grade G - £26,873-£28,770 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: Grade G 12-14 - £13.93-£14.91 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Part time – 5 hours a week

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 3rd November 2024

Interview Date: TBC
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

Noremarsh Junior School are looking to appoint a highly organised and self-motivated Clerk to the governors. The Clerk is accountable to the governing body, working effectively with the Chair of Governors, and with the Head Teacher and Head of Governance and Compliance.

What we offer:

• The chance to work within a well-run, friendly supportive environment.
• To work with a dedicated team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Fantastic benefit scheme with discounts on food and clothes retailers, to holiday and cinema, online fitness and recipes from Hello Fresh.
  

Main Responsibilities:

The clerk to the governors will ensure the smooth running of the governing body; preparing agendas and meeting papers, taking and distributing minutes, giving administrative support, keeping records, providing up to date information on policies and date of reviews, and providing procedural and legislative advice to the governing body. They must have excellent organizational, communication and ICT skills.

The schools are looking to appoint an individual who will be committed to help us build on our achievements and to provide the best education for the pupils it serves.

Why choose us?

Noremarsh Junior School is a 7-11 school in the heart of Royal Wootton Bassett. We pride ourselves in providing a happy and stimulating learning environment for all our children. We have strong links in the local community and believe education is a partnership between the school, parents and the local community which make our children's school experiences happy, rewarding, and successful.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Provider
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Generous annual leave including Wellbeing Days
  

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

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About Noremarsh Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Noremarsh Junior School website (opens in new tab)
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