Part-time Clerk to School Governors - Warwick, United Kingdom - Entrust Support Services Limited

Entrust Support Services Limited

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Warwick, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

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Are you looking for an interesting, autonomous and flexible role within education supporting your local schools? We have a vacancy for a governance professional/clerk to governors to support schools in Rugby and the surrounding area.

This role may suit someone who is semi-retired but looking to make a difference in their local community. The role is term-time only and we expect our clerks to clerk around 2-4 meetings per term.

The role of clerk or governance professional as it's now known, is a very important and challenging role involving attending governing board meetings at assigned schools and completing the minutes and all other administrative work from home on the laptop provided.

What we're looking for:

- excellent minute taking ability
- someone who is proactive and calm under pressure
- exceptional organisational skills
- confidence to build effective relationships with the Chair and Headteacher and other key stakeholders
- own transport and willingness to travel to schools as required (mileage will be paid
- a high level of personal integrity, dependability, reliability and professionalism
- competency in Microsoft Word and using online systems
- proven interest in schools and education
- flexibility to attend meetings in the afternoon and early evening and to complete all other required work from home
- commitment to achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Clerking within the first 12 months of employment.

Duties include:

- liaising with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher prior to each meeting to agree an agenda (using the Entrust suggested agenda template)
- attending governing board meetings at assigned schools and producing accurate, succinct minutes and an action log for each meeting
- collating and distributing papers using an online portal within agreed timescales
- supporting the governing board to comply with relevant legislation and procedures (training and support will be provided)
- keeping accurate membership records

What's in it for you?

Termtime only working
Accredited training and support
Majority of work is homebased and can be completed flexibly

About Entrust

Entrust Governor Services is a national provider of clerks for school governing boards and academy trusts, with a rapidly expanding client base and an excellent reputation for service quality.

We are looking for both experienced clerks and new entrants to the profession, who feel they have the required skills and attributes.

Full training will be provided for those who require it.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Salary:
£13.98 per hour

Schedule: