Clerk to the Governors Administration - Part-time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

Ref:KCC886-6911-137S
Posted:24/02/2017
Pay:Band 4 £16634-£17563 (pro rata) Term Time Only
Start Date:Mar 2017
App Close Date:08/03/2017 at 11:00
Interviews:TBC

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We are looking to recruit a Clerk to our Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

We are flexible in how we employ the Clark to Trustees and are prepared to consider different contracts / working hours.

The position can be;

term time only - 15 hours per week - 10.30 - 1.30 Mon - Fri - with the exception of Trustees meetings which generally run from 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm twice a term. You would be part of the Academy administration team, Clerk to Trustees work would take priority and would be conducted within contracted hours.
Alternativly we would consider a zero hours contract where you would be paid on claim for Clerking hours or we could also consider a freelance clerk.

Duties will include;

To provide advice to the Board of Trustees on matters of governance, legislation and procedural matters
To provide effective administration of meetings, preparing a focussed agenda and ensuring papers and documentation for the meetings are prepared and distributed in a timely fashion
Record the attendance of Trustees at the meetings and draft minutes of the Trustee meetings, circulate the minutes and follow up on agreed actions
Maintain a register of Trustee pecuniary interest and ensure the Trusteee business interests is reviewed regularly.
Manage information including up to date records of names, addresses of trustees, maintaining copies of signed minutes of meetings, records of trustee correspondence
To work flexibly as part of the Academy Adminstration team (if appropriate)
To work in a way that protects and respects confidentiality of students and Academy business

You will have;

Previous expereince of working as a Clerk to Trustees / Governors
Excellent ICT skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
Good communication skills (written, verbal, face to face, telephone)
Highly literate and numerate with excellent interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail
Experience of dealing with confidential work

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Education for the 21st Century Trust. The mission of E21C is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

Name:Chris Wallis
Address:Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0HD
Telephone: 01227 710392
Email: cwallis@spires.e21c.co.uk

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