Associate PA to Headteacher & Clerk to Governors

at  West Sussex County Council Schools

Salary
Grade 6
Location
Bourne Community College
Address
The Bourne Community College, Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8PJ
Website
www.bourne.org.uk
Email
office@bourne.org.uk
Telephone No
01243 375691
Required From
October/November
Contract
Permanent, Term-time
22.5 hours per week

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

We are seeking to appoint a colleague to provide the Head teacher with administrative and secretarial support to maximise effectiveness and to support Governances as Clerk to the Governors.
Bourne Community College is a growing and unique 11-16 mixed comprehensive Trust school, valued and supported by the local community. We have been awarded the Unicef Rights Respecting Schools Award ‘Gold’, which very few secondary schools hold in the country, for the second time.
Our vision is to be the best version of ourselves; we have high expectations for our students and of our staff and we aim to provide the highest quality education in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We are a fully inclusive school where each individual is supported to develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes that enable them to become the very best that they can, regardless of their individual needs.
The Associate PA role is for two days per week (Thursday/Friday) to provide confidential and
secretarial support to the Head teacher and you will be responsible for the administration of student admissions.
The Clerk to Governors performs a critical role, working closely with the School, the Governing Body and the Head teacher. The Clerk will be accountable to the Governing Body and will be responsible for advising the Governing Body on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework. The Clerk will secure the continuity of Governing Body business and observe confidential requirements.
There are approximately 16 meetings per year, usually held Tuesday afternoons/evenings. The successful candidate would need to be willing to work flexible hours to attend these Governor meetings.
Knowledge of how schools and Governing Bodies operate would be an advantage along with previous experience of similar work. Training is available for the right candidate.
This is a permanent post, term time only plus Inset Days for three days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Salary – from Grade 6 £25119 - £26421 p.a. pro rata (approx. £13101 - £13842 p.a.)
Visits to the school are very welcome, please contact Fiona Menzies, PA to the Head teacher on 01243 375691 or email office@bourne.org.uk
Completed application forms to be returned to office@bourne.org.uk or by post addressed to the Head teacher, Mrs A Sharma.
Closing date: Tuesday 24 September 2024 9.00am
Interview date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
Bourne Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applicants invited for interview will be required to produce proof of identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

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