Clerk to the Governors - Mayfield School

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Clerk to the Governors of Mayfield School. This home-based position involves providing administrative support to ensure the smooth governance of the Academy. Key responsibilities include managing meeting schedules, minute-taking, and offering governance advice. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience with an Academy Trust/School Board of Governors is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional clerking service to the Governors of Mayfield School.
• Ensure minutes are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• Manage the annual cycle of meetings and maintain a Forward Plan.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS OF MAYFIELD SCHOOL

(Homebased)

Salary: 20.52 per hour depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Approx.8 Meetings per year ( evenings) to include premeeting preparation and post meeting follow up and general administration of the Academy Committee

Candidate applications will be screened on receipt and applicants will be called for interview if their application is of interest. The vacancy will be withdrawn as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

Start date: To be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The Salterns Academy Trust comprises three schools: Admiral Lord Nelson School Trafalgar School and Mayfield School and is based in Portsmouth.

We are seeking an experienced clerk to provide a professional efficient helpful and knowledgeable clerking service to the Governors of Mayfield School. The role includes liaising with the Chair of the Academy Committee Governors Head teacher & SLT the Trust Executive Team and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide advice on governance constitutional and procedural matters
• Provide proactive and efficient administrative support
• Provide professional and accurate minutes capturing support and challenge as appropriate
• Ensure minutes are accurate and produced in a timely manner
• Ensure the Governing Body is properly constituted and provided with appropriate information in accordance with legal requirements
• Manage the annual cycle of meetings maintaining a Forward Plan of agenda items and an Action Tracker
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of using virtual platforms for meetings would be helpful.
• Be highly motivated and able to use their own initiative
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be positive well organised and energetic with a good sense of humour

Previous experience of working with an Academy Trust and/or School Board of Governors would be advantageous.

The Salterns Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

To apply please complete the application form that can be found on the website and return it together with a letter of application to

Key Skills
Customer Service,Communication skills,Basic Math,Cashiering,Computer Skills,Math,Retail Sales,10 Key Calculator,Copywriting,Cash Handling,Planograms,Stocking
Employment Type : Intern
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1