Clerk to Governing Board

We are looking to appoint a highly organised and proficient administrator to serve as Clerk to our Board of Governors. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of Governors, Head Teacher and School Business Manager to provide a first class clerking service.

 The main duties include:

• Providing independent and expert advice to the governing board on its duties and functions.
• Preparing for and administrating meetings, allowing the governors to make effective use of their time and focus on strategic matters.
• Advise governors on effective governing board membership considering skills, experience, qualities and capacity.
• Maintaining records of policies and procedural documents and ensure these are accessible to all.
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements observing confidentiality where necessary.

You will have proven experience writing agendas and accurate, concise meeting minutes. It’s essential that you have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and are able to remain impartial. You will require a high level of written and verbal communication skills and be confident in using Microsoft office.

You will be required to work 4 hours per week during term time. We are flexible on when you work your hours but you will be required to attend 10 evening committee meetings a year, held on a Thursday and an afternoon strategy session held in June.

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff to reach their full potential and provide a variety of training and development opportunities. You will be joining a team of experienced people dedicated to helping our children. This post will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and thriving school community where you can make a tangible difference.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk or contact Cassy Clark via email hr@castle.w-berks,sch.uk for an application pack.

Closing date: 19 January 2025 • Interviews: w/c 27 January 2025

We reserve the right to hold interviews before the closing date if we receive applications from people who match the person specification criteria, so we encourage you to apply early.

The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant checks including online searches to help to identify any incidents and/or issues which may be relevant to your suitability for the role, which the school may want to explore further with you.