Rated "Outstanding" in every area, by Ofsted in November 2022, Woking College are proud to provide excellence in sixth form education.
"Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family."
The Role
The College converted to a Single Academy Trust on 1 September 2017. The Board of Trustees works very closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, providing support and challenge and sharing in the life of the College. The Board are seeking a Clerk to support them in their work, the current incumbent having been in the role for 6 years.
Board meetings are held at the College on weekdays in the early evening. There are approximately 12 Board and Committee meetings per academic year in addition to one General Meeting of the Trust. In addition, the Clerk may be required to clerk other trustee meetings, such as interview panels for prospective Trustees or the occasional Appeal Hearing.
The successful candidate will be contracted to 12 hours per week for time spent preparing for, attending and following up on meetings. These hours may vary on a week-to-week basis but on average will work out to be 12 hours per week during term-time only. A commitment to attending all meetings is essential and non-negotiable.
The post-holder should be able to work independently with minimal supervision but with open and ongoing consultation with the Principal and Chair of Trustees. The post-holder will report directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Why work with us?
Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.
In addition to staff development, sharing best practice sessions, and regular support, the following is a short selection of what the College offers to staff:
* Free on-site parking
* Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes
* Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop
* Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party
* College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club
* Staff clubs/support groups: book club, menopause group, group for Parents/carers of children with mental health concerns
* Access to prayer/multi faith room
College website:
We recommend applicants visit the College's website: Woking College | Surrey | Welcome to Woking College to find out more about our friendly community and why we are Outstanding.
Application Information:
To Apply: Please download the Application Pack and click the Apply Now button to access the Application Form via the College website.
CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Please ensure education and employment history are completed in full, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Actual salary: £14,021 per annum, including fringe allowance for 12 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year). FTE £50,327 per annum, including fringe allowance.
For further information, to have an initial discussion, or to return a completed Application Form, please contact: Kirsty Crook, Personnel Officer: recruitment@woking.ac.uk Tel: 01483 761036
Important information:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.
The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2024 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the College’s website.
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