Clerk to the Governing Board - Level 2

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  • Job Reference: 1450
  • Job type: Administration and Business Operations
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Work pattern: Part-time
  • Salary: BS5 £23,893 pro rata, (actual salary £852.26)
  • Date posted: Friday 26 January 2024
  • Closing date for applications: Monday 19 February 2024
  • Employer: Cumberland Council

Clerk to the Governors -  Level 2 

Working Hours: 60 hours a year , term time

Required From: 1st April or sooner if available

The Governors of Black Combe School wish to appoint an organised and effective administrator as Clerk to the Governing Body.  The Clerk is an integral part of the school’s support team and makes an important contribution to the success and effectiveness of governance at school.

The successful candidate will be required to work term time with variable hours to include daytime and evenings.  The post will involve clerking approximately two early evening meetings per term, a total of 6 over the year.  There may be the need to clerk additional meetings depending on emerging needs. These will be discussed and agreed with the Clerk in advance.

The successful candidate will

  • Work alongside the Chair, Headteacher and Governors
  • Administer meetings and produce high quality paperwork to agreed timescales
  • Be well informed about governing body procedures and advise the GB on governance, procedural and constitutional matters
  • Keep accurate records on governing body membership and help to ensure vacancies are filled promptly
  • Work pro-actively in helping to organise the governing body's work
  • Have a high regard for confidentiality
  • Show commitment to the aims and ethos of Black Combe School

Candidates will need access to email/internet and a computer as much of the work can be completed from home.  Support and training can be provided to the successful applicant.

The School is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.  The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced criminal records with barred list checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in line with the Government’s Safer Recruiting guidelines. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, shortlisted candidates will also need to disclose relevant criminal history.

Application packs are available from the school website

Application Closing Date:19th February 2024    

Interviews to be held week of 26th February 2024

 

Contact Black Combe Junior School

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Black Combe Junior School
Moor Road
Millom
LA18 5DT