Position Details
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: School Governor Service
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 6
Actual Salary: £17,158 - £18,613
Hours: 22.2 hours per week
This role is open to both internal and external applicants.
Responsibilities
The role supports the Governor Support Manager in delivering the School Governor Support (SGS) Service, ensuring smooth and effective running of multiple school, academy, and trust boards and provides support to the SGS clerks and helpline. Core tasks include:
* Deputising for the distribution and coverage of clerking meetings.
* Overseeing the clerking team, ensuring they receive required materials, info, guidance, and training.
* Monitoring the timeliness and quality of meeting minutes produced by clerks.
* Implementing the Clerks Development Programme through a DfE recognised licence-holder and any other relevant training.
* Clerking a minimum of six board meetings per term (mix of daytime and evening meetings for additional remuneration subject to contract terms) and providing cover when needed.
* Managing and maintaining the dedicated SGS email box and allocating workload appropriately.
* Ensuring action points within minutes are noted, discussed with appropriate LA Officers, and reported back.
* Supporting and coordinating governor recruitment and reappointment activities per guidance/statutory legislation.
* Maintaining ICT systems and the dedicated governor database accurately.
Benefits
We offer:
* A competitive salary based on skills, experience, and talent.
* Hybrid and flexible working options.
* An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
* Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions, and apprenticeship and management schemes.
Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks, including:
* Right to work in the UK.
* Proof of address.
* Satisfactory references.
* Occupational health clearance.
* Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
* DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role).
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included and can succeed together.
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