Due to the retirement of our current long-standing clerk, we are seeking a clerk to work on a part-time basis to attend 23 meetings per year and carry out associated clerking duties. The primary role of the Clerk to the Governors is to provide and organise an efficient administrative service. You will also provide guidance to ensure the Governing Board is compliant with legal requirements and advise on procedural matters. You will need to be able to attend evening meetings at the school.
The meetings and associated admin time equate to a notional 10 hours per week, for 40.00 weeks per year, worked according to the requirements of the Academy. You are required to work 10 hours each week during term time plus an additional 10 days (20 hours) during occasional/school closures at times agreed with the Principal.
You may be required to attend additional meetings and work such additional hours as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties from time to time. If this is in excess of your notional hours you will be paid for these additional hours upon the prior agreement of your line manager.
Reporting to the Chair of Governors and the Principal, your main duties will consist of:
* Advise the governing body on governance, procedural, and constitutional matters.
* Provide administrative support to the governing body and other committees as agreed.
* Provide advice to ensure the governing body is correctly constituted.
* Effectively manage information in accordance with legal requirements.
* Liaise with OAT central governance team in discharging the above duties and responsibilities.
To do this, our ideal candidate will have experience of:
* Organising meetings: writing agendas, along with accurate and concise minutes.
* Using the internet to access relevant information.
* Developing and maintaining contacts with outside agencies.
* Record keeping and information retrieval.
* Dissemination of governing body data and documentation.
* Governor Hub.
Knowledge of the respective roles and responsibilities of the governing body and Educational legislation is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided with support from the highly experienced governance team at OAT head office.
The closing date for this post is Monday 30th September 2024. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Your application should include a section explaining your interest in this post and why your qualifications, professional experience and knowledge, professional expertise and personal attributes are relevant to this appointment as detailed in this advert.
If you have any questions, please contact Kirsty Appel at the college, via email: kappel@cowesec.org.
Cowes Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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