Clerk to the Governing Body
Hours: 12 hours per week, term-time only
Hours and working pattern to be agreed
Salary: SP6 £7,696 - £8,445 part-time (£26,610 - £29,199 full-time)
“OUTSTANDING in all areas” – Ofsted 2017 & 2023
The governors of Guildford County School invite applications for a Clerk to the Governing Body to start work as soon as possible. The governing body are the strategic leaders of the school and contribute fully to its success. The Clerk will be accountable to the Governing Body, working effectively with them, the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher.
The Clerk’s main role is to provide professional clerking services to the Governing Body. You will:
• Be able to take accurate minutes from your own notes and produce well-presented minutes for distribution
• Collate and distribute agendas and associated paperwork in advance of meetings
• Be available to take minutes at all meetings throughout the year (typical number of meetings is 7 per year). Meetings will normally take place at 6pm on a Monday evening and last for approximately two hours.
• Provide procedural and legal advice and guidance as required
• Maintain the Governance section of the school website
• Manage the review of policies that are owned by the school.
Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Candidates should be competent in the use of email and the internet and have access to a computer. You should have an interest in education, be tactful and able to deal with matters confidentially. You should be reliable and have a good sense of humour. You should feel confident to interject on points of order and information during formal business meetings.
In return Guildford County School can offer you:
- Use of Gym facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Childcare Vouchers
- Attractive pension
- Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford
- Supportive working environment
For further information we strongly encourage you to visit the school website or contact Sarah Mackenzie.
Guildford County School is a friendly school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Closing date: 10am, 2nd October 2023
Interview date: 11th October 2023
Guildford County School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.