Job Details of Clerk to Governors

Organisation
Icklesham CEP School

Location
Icklesham
Salary
£27,829 - £28,486 per annum pro rata
Closing date
28/11/2024
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Hours
3
Job Type
Support Staff - Education
Job reference
orbis/TP/262638/43061

Hours of work: Approximately 3 hours per week (138 hours per annum) plus 10 hours training per annum
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Thursday 28 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Icklesham CEP School,
High Fords, Icklesham, East Sussex,
TN36 4BX

Phone: 01424 814448
Email: recruitment@ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.icklesham.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Icklesham CEP School is seeking to appoint an Advisory Clerk to the Governing Board

Hours: 138 hours per annum (Plus 10 hours training per annum)
Salary: Single Status Grade 7 - £27,829 - £28,486 pro rata per annum

The Governing Board of Icklesham Church of England Primary School are looking for a clerk to governors who is reliable, confident, good with people and with an interest in school governance. You will need skills in good administrative practice and experience of minute taking. You will also need to be confident in the use of Word, Excel and e-mail and have access to a computer and the internet.

Responsibilities will include working effectively with the chair of governors, headteacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing board business. To advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the Governing Board works to the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role.

Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking; maintaining a business calendar including policy reviews.

It is recommended that applicants either hold a relevant award (BTEC level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Board or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme.

Should you require further information please contact Karen Moore (Chair of Governors) via the school office by e-mail to: office@ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk

To apply for a recruitment pack please contact: office@ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 2nd December 2024

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.