Clerk to Governors
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9HYThis job expired on 10 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
19 April 2023
Closing date
10 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 5 - 8 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,575 - £22,777 reduced pro-rata
Pay scale
- NJC 5-8 depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The clerk is accountable to the governing board, working effectively with the chair of governors, the headteacher and other governors. The clerk to the governors will ensure the smooth running of the governing board: preparing agendas and meeting papers, taking and distributing minutes, providing administrative support and providing procedural and legislative advice to the governing board. Training can be provided, but ideally some experience of working in a school or as a Clerk would be an advantage, but not essential.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines, knowledgeable on governance procedures and education legislation and guidance, an excellent communicator, an ability to maintain confidentiality and have a flexible approach to work. The successful applicant will be required to attend all Full Governing Body and Sub Committee Meetings which usually last for approximately two hours. There are currently 6 FGB Meetings per annum (usually on a Wednesday evening during term time) with further Sub-Committee meetings to attend.
What the school offers its staff
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 530 pupils on roll is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE 2024 will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service clearance.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 529 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- a.duff@queenelizabeths.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01507 462403
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 536 pupils on roll and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
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