Clerk to the Governors

Join Our Team at Stamford Schools

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clerk to the Governors to join Stamford. This is an essential role to ensure that the Governance of the School operates effectively.

The Clerk role reports to the Chair of Governors and works closely with the Head and the wider Governing Body to ensure that the Governing Body operates efficiently and effectively in their Governance of the School, and associated responsibilities, and that, as Trustees of a Charity, they comply fully with all relevant aspects of Charity Law and regulation.

Position: Clerk to the Governors

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the schedules, agendas and attendance of meetings.
• Ensure that the Governing Body meets the Governance needs of the School and advise the Governing body if amendments are required.
• Advise Governors on changes in legislation and guidance that may affect their responsibilities and duties.
• Ensure appropriate ongoing training is organised for all Governors, as agreed by the full Governing Body, and recording such training.
• Provide an administrative service to the Governing board and the Head.

Requirements:

• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent administrative skills including listening, oral and literacy skills, the ability to clearly disseminate information to the Stamford Board and relevant partners.
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail in writing.
• A strong understanding of how governing boards operate.
• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.

Please see our advert pack via the documents section for a full list of responsibilities and requirements.

Why Stamford Schools?

• Join a school with a rich history of educating students since 1532.
• Join a school that is based in the historical market town of Stamford - voted by The Sunday Times as 'The Best Place to Live in Britain'.
• Collaborative and supportive faculty and staff.
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources for effective teaching.
• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

This is a part time position, with a full time equivalent salary of £50,000 per annum. Actual salary will be determined by working hours and arrangements. The working schedule is expected to be approximately 8 days per month.

Closing date for applications is the 4th September 2024 at 12pm.

Interviews to be held on the 12th September 2024.

Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.

Please note that to be considered for this vacancy, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link: https://mystamfordhr.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3585181?cid=1854&s=False&t=Clerk-to-the-Governors&l=Stamford--Lincolnshire

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).