Clerk to the Governing Body

Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 March 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 132 hours per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 (point NL12 – NL17, £22,571 - £24,920) pro rata per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grazeley Parochial Primary School is a happy and caring place to work and to learn. We are looking for an enthusiastic Clerk to the Governing Body to join us on our exciting school development journey.

The Governing Board are looking for someone who is reliable, confident, good with people and with an interest in school governance. You will need skills in good administrative practice and experience of minute taking. You will also need to be confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and email and have access to the internet.

Responsibilities will include working effectively with the chair of governors, Headteacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing board business. To advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the Governing Board works to the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role.

Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, taking minutes at meetings, providing procedural and legal advice as appropriate, record keeping, and other duties as agreed with the governing board.

What the school offers its staff

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

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.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lhoskins@grazeley.wokingham.sch.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Clerk to Governors Job Description.pdf - 500 KB (opens in new tab)

About Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: lhoskins@grazeley.wokingham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0118 988 3340
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grazeley-parochial-church-of-england-aided-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lhoskins@grazeley.wokingham.sch.uk.

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