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

Entrust Support Services Limited

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Tottenham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Entrust Governor Services is looking for an exceptional individual to join its successful and expanding clerking service on a permanent but flexible basis.

We provide a clerking service for over 2,000 school and academy governing board meetings each year in 35 local authority areas.

This role is based in Tottenham. You must live within easy travelling distance of Tottenham. Applicants who live more than 30 mins travel from Tottenham will automatically be rejected.

Duties include:

- liaison with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors prior to each meeting
- collating and distributing papers using an online portal within agreed timescales
- keeping accurate membership records and ensuring that governors approaching the end of their term of office are identified and arrangements made to conduct elections or identify replacements
- attending governing board meetings at assigned schools and producing accurate, succinct minutes and an action log in a timely manner
- supporting and advising the governing board to ensure they comply with relevant legislation and procedures (training and support will be provided)

Clerks are required to attend meetings at school (or occasionally virtual meetings) and complete all associated administrative work at home on the laptop provided.

This role may suit someone who is semi-retired but looking to make a difference in their local community or someone who is looking for a part time flexible role.

You may have senior level PA experience or have worked in the legal or education field. You must have a passion for good administration and enjoy working with people.

What we're looking for:

- flexibility to attend meetings in the afternoon and early evening and to complete all other required work from home
- exceptional organisational skills
- excellent written English
- someone who is proactive
- a high degree of professionalism
- confidence to build effective relationships with the Chair and Headteacher and other key stakeholders
- positive and approachable personality
- excellent minute taking ability
- someone who is proactive and calm under pressure
- a high level of personal integrity, dependability and reliability
- someone who enjoys undertaking research and finding answers
- high level of proficiency in online systems and Microsoft Word
- proven interest in governance and / or education

What's in it for you?

Termtime only working
Laptop
Termly briefings
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: