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Clerk to the Local Governing Bodies - Term Time

The Golden Thread Alliance

  • Ref:KCC-F62-83-S
  • Posted:05/04/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 7
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:06/05/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:9th May 2024

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Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge? The Golden Thread Alliance is seeking an enthusiastic Clerk to support the Local Governing Bodies of our 9 academies which are based across Dartford and Gravesham.  

  • 25 hours p/w, term time only (38 weeks p/y)
  • KR7 - £25,378 FTE (pro rata to £14,499.14 per annum for 25 hpw, 38 weeks p/y)

As the Trust continues to grow with schools wanting to join us, there may be opportunity to increase the hours worked with additional responsibilities.  

Effective local governance is vital for effective academies and the postholder will play a key role in clerking and supporting the work of our academies. Knowledge and experience of school governance is an advantage.

Working closely with the Chairs of the Local Governing Bodies, the main responsibility of the role is to prepare agendas, attend meetings in person and take and prepare minutes. You will organise the meetings and undertake all of the administration for the Local Governing Bodies and through your knowledge of governance good practice, you will advise and guide the Chair in their role.

Induction training and ongoing advice and full support will be provided by the Trust’s Governance Professional who you will liaise effectively with ensuring consistency of approach throughout the Trust.

The governing body meetings are held both during the day and evening, so this is a highly attractive opportunity which offers flexibility regarding working patterns. Time off during the day is in place on the day of evening meetings to support flexible working and wellbeing so offers the successful candidate a highly attractive opportunity.

The ideal candidate:

  • Experience of working within an administrative role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with GCSE English and Maths grades A-C, or equivalent
  • Confident using a range of IT packages
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people; willing to undergo Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:

  • Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
  • Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
  • 2 family days
  • Access to Local Government Pension scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
  • Hybrid working – once fully trained

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment. 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the trust

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi Academy Trust of nine primary schools in North West Kent, each with its own unique character, history and demographics, but unified in the belief that we are all as united as we are different.

Following the 2023 merger of Galaxy Trust in Dartford and Pathway Trust in Gravesham, The Golden Thread Alliance now comprises Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy, and Wrotham Road Primary School.

All subscribe to the values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition, Kindness, and Responsibility, and we embody them through Trust policies and daily practice.

Our pledges to five protected groups in our schools ensure that nobody is left behind, in the pursuit of a level playing field for all children and their families: https://golden-thread.org/about-us/our-pledges/

We want all students, regardless of background and need, to achieve highly and have high levels of wellbeing. We recognise and celebrate our differences together, so we can provide personalised support when needed, making sure every single one of our children can fulfil their potential for greatness.

The Golden Thread Alliance offers the same unwavering support to all members of staff, providing ample opportunities for CPD, training at all levels, family days, and mental health & wellbeing support.

Join us on our journey: https://golden-thread.org/

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Stacy Wickes
  • Address:West Hill Primary Academy,
    Dartford Road,
    Dartford,
    Kent,
    DA1 3DZ
  • Telephone: 07444 035771
  • Email: HR@golden-thread.org

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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.