Salary: Grade 9 (£14.17 - £15.43 per hour pending pay award)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 10 hours per school term, over 39 weeks per academic year (60 hours per academic year), to be worked flexibly
Application Closing Date: 24th November 2024. We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview date: a date to be confirmed
The Role
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting educational governance?
We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking Clerks to Governors to join our team. This flexible and part-time role allows you to support one, two, or three schools, depending on your availability and preference.
This role is perfect for individuals who excel in providing high-quality administrative support to governing bodies. By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the effective governance of our schools.
As a Clerk to Governors, your responsibilities will include:
* Administrative and Organisational Support: Offering comprehensive administrative support to the governing body, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining documentation.
* Governance Guidance: Providing advice on governance, constitutional, and procedural matters to ensure the governing body complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Procedural Advice: Guiding the governing body on procedural issues to facilitate efficient meetings and decision-making processes.
If you’re interested in becoming a key part of our team and contributing to the governance of our schools, we’d love to hear from you! Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.
The Trust
The Leaf Trust is a family of 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school) committed to creating exceptional learning environments within our local communities. The Trust is proud to be a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South-West and a leading voice in Primary and Early Years education.
We can offer you:
* A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good-humored.
* Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
* Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 13 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
* Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
* Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.
We invite you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.
How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CVs.
The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process, and all appointments will be subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and an online search in line with safer recruitment practices.
We are also dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities served by Leaf schools.
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