Clerk to the Governors

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Clerk to the Governing Body of St Francis Catholic Primary School based in Maldon, Essex.

Applicants must be efficient, excellent administrators and have strong communication skills to support the Governors and the Headteacher. The post is a part-time position, covering meetings of the Full Governing Body and sub committees. This equates to three hours per week across 38 school weeks totalling 114 hours per year.

Meetings are held during term time and with the exception of Full Governing Body meetings (one per term) which are attended in person, sub-committee meetings are held online. This position lends itself to home working, with meetings typically taking place in late afternoon. The job entails the preparation of agendas and papers for meetings, responsibility for generation and distribution of minutes, advising on legal procedures, dealing with correspondence for governors when necessary and acting as custodian of records.

Apart from attendance at the Governors' meetings, hours are very flexible.

To help the successful candidate fulfil their role, the Clerk will also be expected to attend some initial training and attend termly briefings. Good IT skills will be necessary as the majority of work is now paperless. Please refer to the job description and person specification for a full list of duties.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

· Excellent oral and written skills with an eye for detail

· A sound knowledge of administrative work and related systems

· Ability to communicate well and develop effective working relationships

· Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and to prevent disclosure of confidential and/or sensitive information.

· Excellent personal organisational and time management skills

· Abilty to manage conflicting work pressures and organise priorities

· Experience of maintaining administrative systems and a competent user of Microsoft Office

· An enthusiasm for continued professional development and a desire to develop appropriate knowledge of the legal framework relating to the governance of schools and current developments in education.

· Some experience of working in this field is desirable but consideration will be given to candidates able to demonstrate the appropriate skills

· The successful candidate will be willing to undertake training in this area

We will offer:

· A competitive salary

· Training opportunities prior and throughout taking on the role

Candidates are warmly invited to contact us to discuss the role in more depth and visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive applications from suitable candidates, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our school. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

If you are interested, please contact the school office on 01621 856698 or via email to admin@stfrancismaldon.co.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a mutually convenient time for a meeting.

Information about the School

St. Francis Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school based in the historic market town of Maldon in Essex. We are a forward-thinking primary school committed to high standards for all our children. The vast majority of our teachers are experienced and staff turn over is low. Our teachers provide support and challenge to develop independence in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and barring service certificate will be required for all posts. The post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our prevent duty.