We are seeking to appoint a professional Clerk/Governance Professional to provide governing body clerking support to our Schools Governing Bodies.
Your opportunity
At GLF Schools our local governance structure is customised for our Multi Academy Trust. Each of our schools has a distinct character and culture to meet the needs of its community and context. We recognise the value of retaining a local governance committee for our schools and call these committees School Standards Boards (SSBs).
Clerking support for the following Schools
* Floreat Montague Park Primary School, Wokingham
* Windmill Primary School, Wokingham
* Wheatfield Primary Schools, Wokingham
* Frogmore Junior School, South Camberley
Role and Responsibilities
The role will involve providing effective administrative support to the SSBs, ensuring the governing board is properly constituted, managing information effectively in accordance with legal requirements and supporting the wider governance team.
Travel to the schools is required to attend the meetings that take place six times a year (two hours per meeting) for each SSB. The clerking duties and travel costs are included as part of the hourly rate.
Access to a computer, printer and the internet at home is essential as most of the work will largely be home based outside of attendance at meetings in school.
Ideal Candidate
* Organised and able to meet tight deadlines.
* Flexible and adaptable to suit the Trust’s needs and requirements.
* Confident in communicating with all levels.
* Able to remain professional when handling confidential material.
* Knowledgeable about governance procedures, educational legislation and guidance, and willing to develop knowledge.
Hours and Salary
Salary: Senior Specialist £34,429 (Full‑time equivalent).
Hours: Clariing for the six two‑hour meetings over the academic year for each SSB, attending three two‑hour forums across the year and attending any training required to deliver the role and all the preparation, planning and minuting of scheduled SSB meetings. To clerk a single SSB, the hours of work are 102 hours across the year, for 38 weeks of the year, which is just under 2 hours a week term‑time only, plus 13 hours per year for forums, PD and training. For the four boards this will equate to 408 hours plus the 13 hours for the Clerk Forums.
Safeguarding and Disclosure
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Diversity and Inclusion
GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. We have a shared commitment across the Trust to develop a culture of respect and to ensure that discrimination is not tolerated. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable expressing their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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