Clerk to the Local Governing Body

Clerk to the Local Governing Body

Based from: All Saints Axminster CofE Primary School, Beer CofE Primary School and some home working

Contract Term: Part time, Permanent

Salary: SC4 SCP 10-13 from £12.24 an hour (£23,620 - £24,948 FTE)

Hours: 8 – 10 hours per week. 40 weeks per year

Closing date: Friday 3rd November

St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust is a growing family of church and community primary schools across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Local authorities. All Saints Axminster CofE Primary School and Beer CofE Primary School are seeking a Clerk position for their governing body. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to play a meaningful and supportive role in the administration of the school’s local governing body, or to re-join a school environment. In this role, you’ll be working as part of team of Clerk’s across the Trust and supported with excellent CPD opportunities.

We are seeking to recruit a professional and enthusiastic person who has effective ICT skills, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, along with initiative and enthusiasm. Supported and trained by the Trust, you will work at the direction of the Headteacher and Chair of Governors, providing support to the governing body based under the Trust’s LGB Handbook. You’ll be given opportunities to seek professional training, including a qualification in Professional Clerking. You’ll have relevant experience and transferable skills to provide an efficient and professional service to a Local Governing Body, including minute taking, engaging in research of government guidance and policy, formation of agendas, circulation of papers and providing advice and guidance on procedural matters.

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If you have any issues applying for this role, please contact HR via HR@stcmat.org

Closing date: Friday 3rd November 2023

Interview date: W/B 13th November 2023

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Our safeguarding policy can be viewed on our policies page, which can be viewed Here