20 hours per week, 34 weeks per year
King's School, Canterbury is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Deputy Clerk to the Governors to support its governance and compliance operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic functioning of the school, working closely with the Clerk to the Governors and the governors themselves.
The position is virtual with some flexibility regarding hours; some evening and weekend work may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Governance Support: Maintain accurate records for the Foundation and individual governors, including training and compliance documentation.
* Meeting Coordination: Organise all governor meetings, handle scheduling, distribute meeting papers, book rooms, and manage refreshments as necessary.
* Minute Taking: Attend meetings, draft agendas, take accurate minutes, and compile draft records for review by governors.
* Policy & Compliance Administration: Ensure that all governance documents are up-to-date, liaise with external organisations, and handle statutory compliance documents.
* Website & Intranet Management: Regularly update the governors' section on the school’s intranet and website.
* Event Support: Assist in arranging governor training and other relevant meetings as directed by the Clerk to the Governors.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an organised, proactive individual with a strong administrative background. Essential skills and attributes include:
* Strong IT Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, Zoom, MS Teams, and other virtual collaboration tools.
* Attention to Detail: Able to manage complex schedules and documents with meticulous care.
* Confident Communication: Clear and professional in both written and verbal interactions, comfortable liaising with senior staff and external parties.
* Prior Experience: Experience in minute-taking and large meeting organisation preferred.
* Education: Educated to at least A-Level standard (or equivalent).
* Commitment: Sympathetic to the aims and values of King’s School, Canterbury.
For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies • The King's School, Canterbury (kings-school.co.uk) Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 November 2024.
The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13,200.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Gym membership
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: VAC00428
Expected start date: 01/01/2025
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