Grade: JG5 SCP12 to SCP19 Salary: £26,421 - £29,777 (£13.69 - £15.43 per hour) Hours: 3 - 12 hours per week Contract: Permanent A minimum of approximately 3 hours per week, dependant on specific school requirements. To be worked flexibly over 39 weeks per year (Term Time only). This role could be separate (for multiple people) or combined for one person to clerk for several schools. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Clerks to Governors to join the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP). The new Clerks to Governors will play a pivotal role in supporting local governance. The role will be a mix of remote working and working on site and offers flexibility with working hours which can fit around other work, study or family commitments. Please note that some Local Governing Board meetings take place in the evenings. Hours of the role are dependent on the number of meetings held by each school, and there are opportunities for further hours if desired, this may be through supporting additional meetings at other schools. As an LSP Clerk your role will be: • working with the Chair and Headteacher to prepare agendas as well as collate and circulate papers for each meeting/committee. • Attending Local Governing Body (LGB) meetings either in person or virtually to: o undertake administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of LGB meetings. o take minutes at LGB meetings or committees, including recording decisions and actions accurately. • advising the LGB on governance legislation and procedural matters (training and support will be provided). Suitable candidates will need to possess good ICT and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and flexibly. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. How to Apply Applications should be submitted via our online eRecruitment system. Full job description and person specification are available on request. Applications should address the person specification and set out how you would make a positive difference in this Trust. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s. Closing Date The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2024. Interview dates to be confirmed but are most likely to be within two weeks of the closing date. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of our selection process. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.