Clerk to the Governing Body and Company Secretary - Part-time

The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6919-770S
• Posted:01/05/2024
• Pay:FTE £30,000 Pro-rated for part-time
• Start Date:June 2024
• App Close Date:17/05/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 20th May

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The John Wallis Academy are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Clerk to the Governing Body and Company Secretary.

We are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Governing Body and Company Secretary with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations; and to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspired and guided by the key Christian values of respect, truth, trust, integrity and love. The ability to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and to consistently teach inspirational lessons is essential.

The Clerk to the Governing Body will be jointly accountable to the Governing Body (though the Chair) and the Principal, working effectively with the Chair of Governors, the Principal, other Governors, and the Director of Finance and Operations to continue to develop and continuously improve the governance function of the Academy and Nursery.

The Clerk will be responsible for advising the Governing Body on constitutional and procedural matters, duties and powers, and will work within the current legislative framework, keeping themselves up-to-date with developments and changes. They will secure the continuity of Governing Body business and observe confidentiality at all times. They will discharge their accountability to governors through working on a day-to-day basis with the Chair and Committee Chairs to agree governance plans.

The role will also include subcommittee meetings, governor review panels, meetings of the Nursery directors, Principal Review Committee, and other governor meetings as required.

As Company Secretary, the role includes organising and minuting the Annual General Meetings for the Academy and Nursery, and completing all statutory returns and submissions with Companies House.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Information about the school

Our vision for every John Wallis student is clear: we expect them to graduate from our Academy equipped with the qualifications, skills, and unwavering confidence needed to achieve their ambitions, whether that's pursuing higher education or embarking on their chosen career path.

Join us at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, where our commitment to excellence and belief in the power of choice shape the futures of our students. If you're passionate about education and share our vision, we invite you to apply for a position with us today.

Together, we can make a difference and provide our students with the tools they need to shape their own destinies.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Recruitment Team
• Address:Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
• Telephone: 01233 623465
• Email: HR@thejohnwallisacademy.org

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