Clerk to the Governing Board

Clerk to the Governing Board

·        Type of school: Primary

·        Address: Windsor Drive, East Barnet, EN4 8UD

·        Local Authority: Barnet Council

·        Contact Name: Raluca Uta

·        Email Address: businessmanager@danegrove.barnetmail.net

·        Telephone: 0208 449 4024

·        Salary: E1 - £26,913/annum – Full Time Equivalent

·        Hours: Flexible

Professional Level: Clerking role: supporting the governing board; minute taking; administrative/organisation and compliance support and providing procedural advice.

Details

The governors of Danegrove Primary School wish to appoint a highly organised and self-motivated clerk to join this great school. The clerk is accountable to the governing board, working effectively with the chair of governors, and with the headteacher and other governors.

The clerk to the governors will ensure the smooth running of the governing board: preparing agendas and meeting papers, taking and distributing minutes, giving administrative support, monitoring communications to the Governing Board and responding, when appropriate, keeping records and up to date information on policies and date of reviews, and providing procedural and legislative advice to the governing board. They must have excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills.

This is a part time role, covering at least six full governing board meetings and at least 7 committee meetings per school year. Meetings are held in term time. Full governing board meetings and committee meetings are usually held in the evening with a 6.00pm start. The clerk is also expected to attend all relevant training events and briefings.

The clerk is paid through payroll for hours worked on a monthly or termly basis and receives an included amount for annual leave. Hours payable include the whole meeting process (emails, calls and agenda preparation; writing up and distributing minutes) and training events. Estimated hours for the current year total approximately 109 .

Danegrove is committed to developing a whole school community where positive mental health and wellbeing sit at the heart of the school, influencing the decisions made. We would love you to join us on our journey to establishing our school as a place where children are confident, resilient, and most importantly, happy, young people

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Danegrove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Required from: 1st September 2023

Closing date: Monday 26th June 2023 @ 12 p.m.

Short listed candidates will be informed on Friday 30th  June 2023

Interview Date: Interviews to be held on Friday 7th July 2023 (am)

If you are interested in the above role please contact Raluca Uta, Business Manager, for an application form at businessmanager@danegrove.barnetmail.net or 0208 449 4024.