Clerk to Governors

at  East Sussex County Council

Organisation
Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery
Location
Peacehaven
Salary
£27,829 per annum pro rata
Closing date
18/11/2024
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Hours
5.2
Job Type
Administration and Clerical
Job reference
orbis/TP/262638/42859
Hours of work: 5.2 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time,
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 3pm, Monday 18 November
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery,
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex,
BN10 8BZ
Phone: 01273 584212
Email: office@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Do you believe that the schools in East Sussex deserve the best possible support to deliver an excellent education for all children and young people? If so, then you would be well suited to working as a clerk to the governors at Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery in Peacehaven.
The purpose of this role is to keep the Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery governing board running smoothly through efficient administration and the ability to offer timely advice. You will offer vital support to our governors to ensure that that can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. You will work closely with the school leadership team to ensure that records are well maintained. You will minute governing board meetings and any appropriate committee meetings as well as clerking panels that might be convened. You will work independently to research policies and procedures that will be critical for the board to follow.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems
Have good attention to detail
Have the ability and willingness to work individually using their own initiative
Have experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings
Have a willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board including evening meetings
To apply for this role please send your application form for the attention of the Chair of Governors Barbara Gerding to recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised and in the Person Specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
School Governance is an integral part of the East Sussex strategy to ensure that schools in East Sussex are successful and that children and young people can learn in safe, creative and supportive spaces. This role is essential to this strand of our work.
For application forms, job description and person specification please see our school website.
Closing Date: Monday 18th November (3pm)
Interviews: the week beginning 25th November
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times

Please refer the Job description for details