Clerk to Governors - North Dorset Hub
Pickwick Academy Trust wish to appoint a well-organised, efficient Governance Professional with good communication, minute-taking, and IT skills to become Clerk to the Local Governance Committees at 2 schools within the North Dorset Hub. The ability to work flexible hours is important, as some weeks will require more hours than others, 96 hours per year per school on a 41-week contract, including attending evening meetings either hybrid or in person.
Required to start: May 2025
Salary: Dorset Grade 5, Point 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £1,235 - £1,254 per annum per school, total of £2,470 - £2,508)
Role Overview
The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance, ensuring they keep abreast with current educational developments and legislation affecting schools while retaining up-to-date oversight of how governance works at Pickwick Academy Trust. A clerk must be independent, a person of integrity with strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills, and a positive attitude.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
* Highly organised and have the ability to juggle priorities and work to tight deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the Trust.
* Confident in communicating with all levels.
* Able to remain professional when handling confidential material.
* Knowledgeable about governance procedures and educational legislation and guidance and/or willingness to develop knowledge.
The Trust
Pickwick Academy Trust currently consists of fifteen community and church primary schools across Wiltshire and Dorset, organised into three geographically proximate hubs. The schools in the Trust are committed to working together to provide the best schools and outcomes for their children. We are currently planning to welcome six new schools into our hubs from spring 2025.
What We Offer:
* Generous contributory pension provision
* Family-friendly policies
* Commitment to flexible working
* Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
* Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
* Strong central team committed to providing high levels of support for staff at all levels
* A People Strategy setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
* A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
* Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
* Free annual flu jab
* Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
* Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
* Emergency Salary Advance Scheme
* Cycle scheme
Closing date: 12noon on Tuesday 1st April 2025
Interview: w/c 21st April 2025
Contact Details:
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Sian Reed, Head of Governance and Compliance at sreed@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.
For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.
Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity.
Inclusive Community
Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions, or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.
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