Grange Park Primary School Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford TF3 1ET POST: Clerk to Governors LOCATION: Grange Park Primary School WORKING PATTERN: 38 week contract. 3 hours paid per week and any additional hours over this to be approved by the Headteacher/Business Manager. Must be flexible to attend at least 6 evening meetings a year, ad hoc meetings during the day are sometimes required. Work outside meetings can be carried out flexibly and remotely to suit the postholder. CONTRACT: Permanent SALARY: Scale 2 NJC point 3 to point 4 - £12.45 - £12.65 per hour DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced START DATE: As soon as possible (subject to safer recruitment checks) A unique opportunity has arisen to join a passionate team of staff in a growing Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Clerk to Governors to join our happy, hardworking team at Grange Park. Community Academies Trust is a successful, forward-thinking organisation which maintains high expectations of staff and students. The post holder will serve as the clerk to the governors, providing essential administrative support to the governing body. This role involves taking accurate minutes during meetings, ensuring that detailed notes of discussions and decisions are recorded. The post holder will also be responsible for preparing and distributing meeting agendas and papers ahead of time, facilitating smooth communication. Additionally, they will offer advice on governance matters, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices. As a key liaison, the clerk will act as the primary point of contact between the governors and other stakeholders, including staff, parents, and the public. Grange Park Primary School is part of the Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education. If this role is of interest to you and you would like to apply for the position of Clerk to Governors, please follow this link – https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142705/EDV-2025-GPPS-69351 Closing date for applications is: Monday 17th March 2025 Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 25 th March 2025 The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information. Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6 “Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it”