CLERK TO THE GOVERNING BODY
Grade JG5, scp 12-19 (£11.50 - £13.21per hour), 5 hours per week, term time only
Required from September 2021
Yatton Schools require someone with excellent organisation and written communication skills to take on the role of Clerk to support the work of the Local Governing Board. The Clerk is required to administer three meetings per term, normally taking place in the evening and lasting about two hours. The role includes organising and distributing papers, taking minutes and advising the Governors on procedural issues. The Clerk also administers the membership of the Local Governing Board, ensuring that vacancies are filled in the correct way.
Applicants should have good secretarial and administrative skills, be able to keep accurate minutes and have the flexibility to work with the timescale of meetings and other deadlines. They should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Training is statutory and other requirements for the role will be provided.
This is a salaried post and the postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Applicants should contact the school office for a job information pack.
Visits to the school are welcomed warmly. Please telephone to arrange an appointment on 01934-833554.
Closing date: Friday 3rd September 2021 by 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 6th September 2021
Interviews: TBC
Safeguarding Statement:
Yatton Church of England Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. As part of our interview process candidates will be expected to bring pupil’s books/learning to show and discuss learning over time.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership 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 underrepresented groups.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Yatton Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.