Clerk to Governors - Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School

Dorset Council; Beaminster; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School in Mosterton, Dorset, is seeking a part-time Clerk to Governors to support the Governing Body. The role involves confidential clerking, advising on governance procedures, and managing information in line with legal requirements.

Meetings are typically Tuesday evenings, with remote preparation from home and a provided laptop. The successful candidate will have experience in clerking/minute taking, knowledge of school governance, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Proficient organizational and administrative abilities.
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• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
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• Flexibility in adapting to varying working hours.
• Collaborative nature, capable of both team-based and independent work.
• Familiarity with educational legislation, guidelines, and legal mandates.
• Efficient time management skills, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Appreciation for the significance of confidentiality.
• Experience of clerking/Minute taking
• Knowledge of Governance and legislative requirements relevant to a school
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Internet

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, confidential service to the Governing Body and committees.
• Advise the Governing Body on constitutional matters and procedures for school governance.
• Manage information in line with legal requirements.
• Prepare for and support meetings, remote work before/after meetings when required.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education law

Time management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

About the role

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary Schoolis seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a part time Clerk to Governors to work on average 3 hours per week (term time only - 39 working weeks).

Located in Mosterton, Parrett & Axe is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for children aged 4 - 11 years.

As the Clerk to Governors you will contribute to the efficient and effective function of the Governing board by:

• Providing efficient, reliable and confidential service to the Governing Body and committees
• To advise the Governing Body on constitutional matters and procedures for school governance.
• Managing information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

Applicants must demonstrate flexibility in their approach to the role as there is no fixed pattern of working hours. Meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday evenings at 6pm but all preparation before and after meetings is expected to be completed remotely from home. A laptop and access to necessary data will be provided for the role.

About you

We are seeking a candidate who possess:

• Proficient organizational and administrative abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in adapting to varying working hours.
• Collaborative nature, capable of both team-based and independent work.
• Familiarity with educational legislation, guidelines, and legal mandates.
• Efficient time management skills, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Appreciation for the significance of confidentiality.

Requirements

• Experience of clerking/Minute taking
• Knowledge of Governance and legislative requirements relevant to a school
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Internet

There will be a transitional period during which the current Clerk will facilitate the handover of the role, ensuring that all responsibilities are properly conveyed and relevant training is provided.

Further Information

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. Pay award pending.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.