Clerk to the Governing Board

Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: We are looking for an experienced clerk to support our new Governing Board structure. We are a strong and competent group who require someone who is motivated and able to work independently. Your supportive role will ensure that the administrative and procedural requirements are met and the Board can fulfil its statutory responsibilities. Administrative duties can be completed during hours that suit ensuring that deadlines are met. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade E7- E12

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be able to offer us:

• proactive support with agenda setting, including the production of a draft agenda for each meeting and all the supporting paperwork;
• your time to attenda half termly FGB meeting (5.30-7pm), held in school to take minutes and provide advice on governance issues when required;
• advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters;
• understanding and abide by the confidential nature of the role at all times.

What the school offers its staff

We will be able to offer you:

• An established, organised and proactive Governing Board;
• Up to date policies, terms of references and instrument of governance;
• GovernorHub – organised folders with accessibility to all you will need;
• Supportive staff who will help you settle into our friendly small school;

Flexible working opportunities

Hybrid meetings happened for those who need the flexibility.

Further details about the role

6 hours a half term, additional where needed and agreed by all (you, HT and CoG). We are a super team and we look forward to working with you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Streatley Primary is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: headteacher@sps.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01491872399
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/streatley-c-e-voluntary-controlled-school (opens in new tab)

We have an excellent team of staff, experienced governors and a supportive parent body to maintain our academic rigour and wider curriculum expectations.  Our school's vision remains focussed on the use of the outdoors to enhance learning and to continue to bring the community together. We are inspired daily to create children who are 'Happy, Healthy Humans’ within hopeful conservation practices.

Arranging a visit to Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@sps.w-berks.sch.uk.

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