About the job

Key information

• Permanent
• Part Time: 10 hours per meeting x 9 meetings per academic year to include Full Governing Body and our Business Committee
• Somerset Pay Spine Grade 13 – £13.05-£14.13 per hour

What will I be doing?

We are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Board of Governors to start as soon as possible.

The board, through its appointed and elected governors, plays a distinctive and essential role in the continuing success and development of the school.

The clerk’s job is to work with the chair, other governors and headteacher, in dealing with administrative matters for the board and advising on procedural issues of governance and the board’s statutory duties. Central to the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings.

The post involves some evening work and the on occasions the successful candidate may need to be available at times during the day.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

New clerks receive advice, support and training from the SSE-Governance Team and all clerks are encouraged to attend termly briefings in their locality to update themselves on the latest developments in governance.

We are looking for a Clerk who has:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with administrative tasks
• Ability to write agendas and produce accurate concise minutes
• Strong IT / keyboard skills
• A calm, positive and professional demeanour
• Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality

What is in it for me?

Creech St Michael C of E Primary School can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school community of experienced and friendly staff and governors, and enthusiastic, caring and curious children
• A school set in super grounds in a lovely village location
• A strong church school ethos

DBS check

Our school takes child protection seriously and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and we expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearance.

Supporting documents and information

Please contact the Mrs Claire Marsland, the Headteacher, by email on cmarsland@csmprimary.co.uk if you would like more information about the position.

Please apply online or email your completed application form to Mrs Claire Marsland on the above email address.

Application Form

DOC,

Clerk Job Description

PDF,

Apply now