We are seeking to appoint a professional Clerk/Governance Professional to provide governing body clerking support to four of our Schools Governing Bodies.

Your opportunity  

At GLF Schools our local governance structure ​is customised for our Multi Academy Trust. Each of our schools has a distinct character and culture to meet the needs of its community and context. We recognise the value of retaining a local governance committee for our schools and call these ​committees School Standards Boards (SSBs).

We require a clerk to support four of our Boards in Banbury: 

• William Morris Primary School
• Cherry Fields Primary School
• Longford Park Primary School
• Hardwick Primary School

At GLF Schools we believe that our Clerks are vital to the success of and form part of our Trust governance team led by our Trust Governance Manager. The role will involve providing effective administrative support to the SSB's, ensuring the governing board is properly constituted, managing information effectively in accordance with legal requirements and supporting the wider governance team.

What we are looking for

The role and salary will also include the need to travel to the schools to attend the meetings that take place six times a year (two hours per meeting) for each SSB. The clerking duties and travel costs are included as part of the hourly rate.

Access to a computer, printer and the internet at home is essential as most of the work will largely be home based outside of attendance at meetings in school.

The successful applicanamt will have a genuine interest in school governance, ensuring they keep abreast with current educational developments and legislation affecting schools ​as well as knowing about how governance works in GLF Schools. A clerk must be ​independent, a person of integrity with strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills and a positive attitude.  

At GLF Schools, the clerking role, is a Senior Specialist and the ideal candidate will be:

• Organised and have the ability to work to tight deadlines. 
• Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the Trust.
• Confident in communicating with all levels.
• Able to remain professional when handling confidential material.
• Knowledgeable about governance procedures and educational legislation and guidance and/or willingness to develop knowledge.

Hours: The role will involve clerking for the six two-hour meetings over the academic year for each SSB, attending three two-hour forums across the year and attending any training required to deliver the role and all the preparation, planning and minuting of scheduled SSB meetings.

To Clerk a single SSB, the hours of work are 102 hours across the year, for 38 weeks of the year, which is just under 2 hours a week term-time only, plus 13 hours per year for forums, PD and training.  For the four boards this will equate to 408 hours plus the13 hours for the Clerk Forums.

Salary: Senior Specialist  £34,429. Please note that this is the Full-time equivalent. .

Closing Date:18th June 9am

Start Date: ASAP

​Interview Date: w/c 22nd June 

At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.

GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:

• Everyone is respected and valued.
• Discrimination is never tolerated.
• Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.

To help us manage applications efficiently:

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.