Sackville School
East Grinstead, West Sussex
Salary: Grade 6-7
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
Start date: November 2024
Apply by: 18 October 2024
Job overview
8 Hours per week
Grade 6-7 - £25,119 - £27,334 (pro rata £5,431 - £5,910)
or £14.59 - £15.88 Inclusive hourly rate
Sackville is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1700 students on roll. It is a friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.
We require a clerk to provide advice and guidance to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. A professional clerk will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of our governing board and its committees.
In summary a clerk would:
* provide administrative and organisational support and guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework
* understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
* provide advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board.
There is extensive training, advice and guidance available through the West Sussex County Council so although good knowledge of the board’s statutory requirements and responsibilities is necessary for the role, this training can be done within the role if required.
The successful candidate should have good interpersonal and organisational skills, be a strong communicator and be able to work as part of a successful team. Our meetings are held on Monday evenings at 6pm and last an average of 2 1/2 hours, there are around 10 meetings a year and it is essential that these are attended. There may, at times, be additional meetings during the year if complaint or exclusion governor panels are required. Extra hours will be paid for managing these if required.
Closing Date: Thursday 17 October 9.00am Interview date: Wednesday 23 October 2024
To express interest in this role and get further details, email Katie Dawson for the attention of Headteacher Jo Meloni at secretary@sackvilleschool.org.uk
Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).
About Sackville School
Sackville School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form, situated in East Grinstead, West Sussex. There are approximately 1700 students at the school between 11-18 years.
Sackville School was founded in 1857 and has been on its current site since 1964.
Headteacher: Ms Jo Meloni B.A. (Hons) NPQH
Values and vision: Sackville School offers all students the skills and knowledge to achieve their full potential and succeed in a modern and ever-changing society. The school encourages students to demonstrate kindness and good behaviour at all times and has a strong partnership with parents. It wants everyone to work together to give children the best possible chance of success, with the motto: “Together we achieve”. The school was awarded Unicef’s Rights Respecting Award and students get involved in extra-curricular activities - ranging from sports clubs to community projects, at a local, national and international level.
Ofsted: “The behaviour of pupils is good. In the great majority of lessons, students’ behaviour is exemplary and they work very sensibly in pairs or groups and study hard. The good curriculum offers all students the chance to succeed with adapted subject options for low attainers and some students with special educational needs.”
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