Cheshire East Council governor Services team are looking to recruit x2 part time Clerks to Governors. The post will be for x1 - 14 hours a week and x1 - 10 hours a week and will be fixed term until 31st August 2025, with the possibility of the contract being extended for a further 12 months. A full induction and training will be given.
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Crewe
Job Category
Education
Grade
CEC NJC - Grade 6
Salary Min
£26,421 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary Max
£28,770 Pro Rata Per Annum
Weeks per year
44.991
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
10 months roughly
Closing Date
25/09/2024
Ref No
E2560
Cheshire East provides high quality governance professionals to school governing boards. All clerks are professionals, and all our clerks are required to undertake the national clerks training programme as part of their ongoing training.
A clerk to the governors is an advisory role - candidates will be expected to attend board meetings at a range of schools and provide advice on the legal and procedural aspects of school governance. In addition to this, clerks are required to effectively manage agendas, distribute supporting documentation, and produce accurate minutes.
You will be joining a team who will be available to assist and develop your skills. The post would suit a professional from the education, legal or administrative sectors who is looking for a more flexible employment opportunity. The post is predominantly home based although you will be expected to attend meetings which generally take place after school hours.
This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone requiring a flexible work opportunity. School clerks are a governing board's key advisor and play an important part in supporting decisions.
Candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to work to regulation and guidance. They will need to be capable of efficient minute taking, and demonstrate high quality administrative skills. The role provides an opportunity for flexible working, and you must be able to attend evening meetings throughout the county. You will possess excellent people skills and the ability to form and maintain professional relationships with our schools. It is essential that you are a highly organised individual and can work to defined deadlines. Detailed sector knowledge is an advantage though not a prerequisite; however, following training you will have an understanding of the role of good governance for successful schools.
In order to be successful in this post you should possess the following:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent - Essential
* Excellent literacy and oral communication skills - Essential
* Knowledge of word processing and document management - Essential
* Ability to organise agendas and supporting material and take accurate minutes of meetings - Essential
* Ability to work professionally and form strong and trusted relationships with school partners - Essential
* An understanding of the role of governing bodies in the school system - Desirable
* Proven effective administrative experience, including maintaining records and databases - Desirable
Experience as a clerk to school governors, experience of governance, and/or other experience of school governance, or experience of working in a professional capacity in a similar field e.g., education, legal, or financial would be an advantage.
Interviews for the post will be held week commencing 30th September 2024.
For an informal discussion on this post, please contact Su Garbutt - Senior Governance Officer 07794 435915 or su.garbutt@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion; however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.
For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk
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