Clerk to the Board of Trustees - Part-time

St Stephen's Junior School, Canterbury

Ref:KCC886-2608-49S
Posted:05/02/2021
Pay:KR6
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:26/02/2021 at 09:00
Interviews:tba

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The Governing Body of St Stephens Junior School is looking to employ a Clerk to the Governing Body to assist them in the strategic leadership of our successful and popular school.

Experience is preferred but we would be happy to employ an enthusiastic person willing to attend local training and be upskilled and 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 meetings to produce effective and compliant minutes
Provide advice and guidance on governance and on constitutional matters, duties and powers
Securing the continuity of the business

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

Being able to work from 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, to 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, 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 any relevant partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude to personal development and training.
Confidentiality and integrity as core values.

Please refer to the addtional documents attached to this vacancy for more information and how to apply.

Information about the school

St Stephen’s Junior School is a large 4 form entry inclusive Junior school located in the city of Canterbury with an extremely diverse catchment area.

We believe in empowering every child for a bright and brilliant future and provide a broad and engaging curriculum, a culture of excellence and an inspirational team of dynamic and supportive staff who are committed to ensure the very best for the children in our care every single day.

Our Ofsted report highlighted the positive culture and focus on nurture and wellbeing alongside strong leadership. Please see our website www.ststephensjuniorschool.co.uk to view the report in full.

St. Stephen's Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such we make rigorous checks on all new staff appointed to our school to ensure our vetting process protects and keeps our children safe. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please also be aware that the school undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form prior to interview and disclose any relevant criminal history. Further information on convictions or cautions that are protected can be found in the Self Disclosure Form.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jayne Dowkes
Address:Hales Drive, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD
Telephone: (01227) 464119
Email: admin@ststephensjuniorschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.