Job details
To start as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint someone to be responsible for overseeing all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the school, ensuring governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. To secure the continuity of governing board business and observe confidentiality requirements by providing:
1. administrative and organisational support
2. guidance to ensure the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
3. advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board
The ideal candidate will have experience of Clerking in a School setting and a Level 3 Certificate in the Clerking of School and academy Governing Boards. We will support people who do not hold this to obtain the qualification.
Attendance is mandatory at Committee and Full Governing Board meetings. These are usually held at the following times:
4. Committee meetings 5.00pm – 6.30pm (roughly 2-3 every half term, some held remotely)
5. Governing Body meeting 5.00pm – 7.00pm (5 per year)
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all appointed candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search. We will shortlist based on the criteria in the person specification. We are committed to equal opportunities and will make reasonable adjustments where required for candidates attending interview, and for appointed candidates.