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Clerk to the Governors Administration - Part-time

The Wells Free School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-2025-79S
  • Posted:20/03/2019
  • Pay:KR7- 96 hours per annum- term-time only
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:29/04/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w.b 20 May 2019

Advert

The Governors of The Wells Free School are seeking a highly motivated and efficient Clerk to the Governing Body. The successful candidate must have excellent organisation and administrative skills, be able to work with minimal supervision, and be able to communicate effectively. Candidates must have competent IT skills.

Duties will include preparing and circulating agendas, taking minutes, handling correspondence, keeping records and dealing with sensitive and confidential issues. Attendance will be required at Full Governing Body and Committee Meetings, all of which are usually on a Monday at 6.00pm. Advising the governing body on local and national developments that will impact on their work is another aspect of the role.

There are usually 10-11 governor meetings in a year. 

 

Information about the school

The Wells Free School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks including social media checks.

The Wells Free School opened in September 2013 with just years R, 1 and 2. We have expanded each year and, in September 2016, we moved into our brand-new school building. We now have 210 pupils divided into 7 classes.

With a strong focus on child-led learning and a commitment to outdoor learning experiences, the school aims to promote excellence and wellbeing, ensuring that our pupils have a real understanding of their community, both locally and globally. The school was rated good by OFSTED in June 2019.

Please note, that as a Free School we operate different school hours and some term times, details of which can be found on the school website.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Steven George - Chair of Governors
  • Address:King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA
  • Telephone: 01892 739075
  • Email: clerk@thewellsfreeschool.co.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.