What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated Clerk to join our Governing Body. If you’re passionate about supporting school governance and enjoy building positive relationships, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Governance Support: Provide advice on governance, constitution, and procedural matters.
• Administrative Support: Assist the governing body and its committees effectively with administrative needs.
• Flexible Working Hours: Adaptable work hours are available outside of formal meetings. Note that meetings are typically held in the early evening.
Requirements:
• Relationship Building: Must be able to foster strong relationships with governors, the Executive Headteacher, school staff, the Diocese of Chichester, and West Sussex County Council.
• Experience and Training: Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience as per the Job Description and Person Specification. Willingness to undertake required training is essential.
What the school offers its staff
About Us:
We are a Church of England Voluntary Aided 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a strong commitment to pastoral care and student development. Join us in our mission to maintain and improve high standards within a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will be a valued member of our staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the vision and ethos of our school community.
Further details about the role
Application Instructions:
Please provide evidence of how you met the requirements outlined in the Job description and Person Specification.
The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.
Application forms and details about the post are attached. Please visit the school website for additional information. ( All enquiries and completed applications should be sent to HR (hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk) by the closing date.
NB: The closing date and interview date are a guide only. We may review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.