Clerk to the Governors Administration - Part-time

Pembury Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-2139-147S
Posted:22/01/2021
Pay:Kent Range 6 £20,585 to £22,469 (pro rata £5,648)
Start Date:tba
App Close Date:25/02/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:tba

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The Governing Body of Pembury Primary School are looking to employ a Clerk to Governing Body to assist them in the strategic leadership of our successful and popular village school.

Experience is preferred but we would be happy to employ an enthusiastic person willing to attend local training from The Education People and be supported by the Governing Body.

You need to be an outstanding administrator as you will play a vital role in:

Organising governing body meetings
Accurately recording our work by producing effective minutes
Providing advice and guidance on governance and on constitutional matters, duties and powers
Securing the continuity of business

Flexibility is important as some hours will be during the school day and others in the evening. Some of the work can be completed from home, although attendance at school is required for meetings. (During Covid all meetings are being held virtually).

Being able to work at home, under your own initiative, is an essential part of the job as you will be managing deadlines and updating and keeping accurate written and electronic records.

A key part of your role will be the ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality.

You will ideally have:

Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Full computer literacy – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet
Ability to work on own initiative with good time management skills and able to work to deadlines
Excellent record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of Governing Body data/documentation to the Governing Body and relevant partners
Good interpersonal skills
Positive attitude to personal development and training
Confidentiality & integrity as core values

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

We are a large village primary school with 410 pupils on roll and an opportunity has arisen to become part of the highly effective team at our school.

We can offer you:

A village school in beautiful surroundings.
Friendly, supportive colleagues.
Delightful children, eager to learn with extremely supportive parents.
The full support of our passionate governing body.
CPD to continually develop your knowledge and understanding.
To be part of a local collaborative trust with the schools in the Tunbridge Wells area and work closely with them sharing expertise and best practice.

Job Contact Information

Name:Hazel Edwards
Address:Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4EB
Telephone: 01892 822259
Email: office@pembury.kent.sch.uk

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