Trusted by over 14,000 schools and over 70% of MATs, Juniper’s technology and expertise deliver joined-up solutions for classrooms, the back office, staff development and engaging with parents.
At Juniper Education, we believe that the heart of a great workplace is its people. That's why we're committed to investing in our team, creating an inclusive culture, and embracing our company values: collaboration, empowerment, innovation, passion, and purpose.
Our team of over 400 people nationwide, mostly experienced education experts and former teachers, is passionate about making schools and MATs a better place to work and learn. We want to ease the heavy workloads and stress that everyone in education faces, improve operations, and help pupils achieve more.
Our mission is clear: to look after you so that you can look after our children, with the ultimate goal of making a real and positive impact on education.
The Role | Zero Hours | Clerk
Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape the future generations. We're more than just a support system; we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education. In the education and tech industry, your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether you're developing cutting-edge educational technology, supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience, you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.
Our mission statement says it all: We look after you, so that you can look after our children.
Dedicated to our core values, we are committed to:
Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools, intelligence, connections, and freedom to make informed decisions, recognised and respected by all.
Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential, thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.
Passion: Because we love what you do, you’re at the heart of everything we do.
Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.
Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths, ensuring that together, we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!
We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Clerk to provide expert support to UK schools on a casual, on-call basis. The ideal candidate will assist school governing bodies with compliance, policy development, meeting facilitation, and strategic planning, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. This position is remote and requires flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
Key Responsibilities :
* Advise school governing bodies on governance best practices and statutory requirements.
* Assist in the development, review, and implementation of school policies and procedures.
* Facilitate and coordinate governance meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing papers, and taking minutes.
* Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to school governance.
* Provide training and development for governors and trustees on their roles and responsibilities.
* Support the governing body in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
* Maintain up-to-date records of governance documents, including minutes, policies, and action plans.
* Conduct governance audits and risk assessments, providing recommendations for improvement.
* Stay informed about changes in education legislation and governance practices, sharing relevant updates with the governing body.
* Perform other governance-related duties as assigned by the Head of Governance or School Governing Body.
Key Attributes:
* Bachelor's degree in education, law, public administration, or a related field; additional governance qualifications (e.g., NGA, ICSA) preferred.
* Proven experience in a governance role, ideally within an educational setting.
* Strong understanding of UK education legislation and governance requirements.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for remote work and virtual meetings.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
* Flexibility to be available on short notice and work varied hours, including evenings for meetings.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
* Ability to work from home with access to a reliable internet connection.
* Ability to attend virtual meetings using video conferencing software.
Working pattern
* Work is performed from home, with occasional travel to schools for in-person meetings if required.
Juniper Education Benefits
* Day 1 right to company sick pay
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
* Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services
* Day 1 access to rewards platform
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
* Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
* Funded development/Qualification opportunities
* Voluntary health care cash plan
* Voluntary private medical insurance
* Plus more!