Clerk to Governing Body

Job Description

A great opportunity for those with experience in administration within the education sector and looking for flexible working hours. Woodcroft Nursery School wish to appoint a well organised, efficient clerk to the governing body. This is initially a 1 year fixed term contract.

Your responsibilities would include:

· Attending and minuting governing body meetings (2 per term)

· Working effectively with the Chair and Headteacher prior to each meeting to adapt the agenda

· Distributing papers within agreed timescales

· Preparing accurate minutes of governing body meetings, indicating who is responsible for any agreed action to be submitted within agreed timescale

· Recording decisions accurately and objectively with timescales for action

· Attending termly briefings

You will:

· Have good communication skills

· Have excellent IT and literacy skills

· Be able to take comprehensive and accurate minutes

· Be well organised

· Have the ability to work flexibly

· Be able to attend some daytime but mostly evening meetings

· Have the time to support the governing body outside of the meetings

· Maintain confidentiality

Information about the School

Woodcroft Nursery School is a maintained nursery school providing funded educational services for 2-5 year olds. Our dedicated and experienced team comprises of qualified teachers, nursery nurses and nursery practitioners. We have extensive indoor and outdoor facilities including Forest School. We offer a range of extended services including breakfast and after school clubs.