Clerk to the Governors
Esher Church of England High School
Surrey
- New
- Salary:
- £32,512 to £34,654 FTE (starting pro-rata salary £1,888)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 January 2025
Job overview
The Governors of Esher C of E High School are looking to appoint an experienced and self-motivated Clerk to join this friendly school at the heart of its community. The Clerk is accountable to the governing board, working effectively with the Chair of Governors, the Headteacher and other Governors.
In this role, you will ensure the smooth running of the governing board: preparing agendas and meeting papers, taking and distributing minutes, providing administrative support, keeping statutory records up to date, maintaining records on policies and date of reviews, and providing procedural and legislative advice to the governing board.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines, knowledgeable on governance procedures and education legislation and guidance, and an excellent communicator with an ability to maintain confidentiality and a flexible approach to work.
This is a part-time role covering six local governing body meetings per year. Meeting times may vary, generally starting at 5pm on Thursdays and lasting approximately two hours. Full CPD is offered, and Clerks are expected to attend all relevant training events and briefings.
The salary has been calculated at 2.5 hours per week for 37.6 weeks per year, which allows time to cover all six meetings and associated training; however, the work will not be evenly distributed due to the nature of the role. Additional hours may occasionally be needed during the year to cover any ad hoc meetings or panels. These will be paid as overtime.
About us
Esher High School is an excellent, high-performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
Why work for us?
Benefits include:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- An Employee Assistance Programme (offering around-the-clock free confidential assistance)
For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Interviews will be held during the following two weeks.
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please click here for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy. There will be a requirement to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Esher Church of England High School
Our mission at Esher C of E High School is that every student will grow in character, spirit, knowledge and skills, mindful of their part in God’s creation. We strive for excellence in all that we do, in academic performance as well as personal development, in order that students and staff will fulfill their potential and be ready for future opportunities.
We will provide an environment that enables everyone to work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness and trust.
Our Aim and Values
At Esher Church of England High School, our aim is to ensure that each student leaves with excellent qualifications, rich experiences and a growth mindset that will equip them to take their place as responsible and successful citizens in the wider world. Promoting excellence in all aspects of school life and fostering spiritual, cultural and moral awareness within a Christian ethos, we aim to encourage all of our students to develop as independent and co-operative learners. Through developing students’ personal and social skills, we hope to prepare them as self-confident and highly motivated people who go on to succeed in whatever field they choose.
Our values are rooted in those of the Church of England’s for all church schools, but interpreted for our own unique setting and students.
These are:
- Educating for wisdom, knowledge and skills
- Educating for hope and aspiration
- Educating for community and living well together
- Educating for dignity and respect
As a Church of England School, our relationship with the Diocese of Guildford is essential. Not only does it help support our moral purpose, but it’s family of schools gives us a significant network from which we can grow leaders, encourage new members to the profession, and build on the strengths of individuals and teams within our community.
Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT) was formed as a Multi Academy Trust following the conversion of Esher Church of England High School to an academy in 2014. As a Trust, ELT aims to develop a vibrant partnership of non-selective primary and secondary schools, all united in one goal to provide the best possible learning experience and environment not only for our current children but also for the next generation of pupils.
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