We seek two people to join our team of clerks. You could play your part in helping children in Islington schools to reach their potential. It would be an excellent second job or a great flexible work opportunity. Good governance of schools is essential for the success and well-being of pupils. Clerks support governors by managing agendas, distributing documentation, advising at meetings and quickly turning around accurate minutes. We are seeking applicants with experience of minute taking, ideally clerking for schools. The role provides an opportunity for flexible working and you must be able to attend evening meetings. The meetings are likely to be a mixture of remote (virtual) and face-to-face meetings. You will possess excellent people skills and the ability to form and maintain professional relationships with our schools. It is essential that you can work to deadlines, organise meetings effectively, assemble supporting information and take accurate minutes. You will be need to give advice to governing boards about procedures, with support from the central team. In addition, you should possess the following: • A good understanding of the role of governing boards in the school system • Excellent literacy and oral communication skills • Proven effective administrative experience, including maintaining records and databases. Experience as a clerk to school governors, experience of governance and/or other experience of school governance or schools’ administration would be an advantage Induction will include training and observing governor meetings. Regular clerks' briefings will support you to develop your understanding of good practice and statutory guidance. You will use a database to manage the governors’ meetings and governing board membership. We pay clerks a competitive rate equivalent to £44,430 - £46,437 (pro rata) for a full governing board meeting and a committee meeting. We will require an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, one from your most recent employer. If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jane Wright on 0207 527 5560 or by email at [email protected]. Closing date for applications: Monday 10 March 2025, 23:59. Interviews are expected to be held Thursday 27 March 2025. About You Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.