We are looking for a well-organised, reliable, and proactive individual to support our schools governing body. This role is ideal for someone who has strong administrative skills and wants to contribute to the success and smooth operation of the school. About the role: Clerk to Governors You would play an essential role in supporting the work of the governing body, ensuring that our meetings and decisions are well organised, accurately documented and effectively communicated. This is a flexible part time role, requiring a commitment of being available during the day and in the evening. The key responsibilities include: Organising and scheduling meetings Taking and distributing minutes Managing governing body records Providing guidance and support What we are looking for: The ideal candidate for this role will: Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Be proficient in basic IT, including word processing and email Be able to manage time effectively, work independently, and meet deadlines Maintain confidentiality and understand the importance of handling sensitive information with care. Experience in a similar role or in education is helpful but not required; training will be provided for the right candidate. Further Information Visits to the School are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged - Please ring Sally Foyle on 01305 852471 For more information about the school please visit our website : www.broadmayne.dorset.sch.uk Broadmayne First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Keeping Children Safe in Education Broadmayne First S chool will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. About Us Broadmayne is a popular village school just outside the town of Dorchester. We can offer the successful candidate: A dedicated, supportive community of staff, governors and parents The opportunity to work with, and support, children with a lively interest in the world around them The opportunity and support to develop professionally