Clerk to Governors
Clerk to Governors Required from February 2025
Bromley Heath Infants School is seeking to appoint a Clerk to commence duties with effect from 1st February 2025. .
The fee payable is £1113 to £1168.50 per annum, dependent on experience (£14.84 to £15.58 an hour), and is based on 6x Full Governing Board (FGB) meetings and 6x Finance Committee meetings (five of these run directly before the FGB). Finance meetings run from 5:30-6:30 and FGB from 6:30-8 (or around 8).
The post is paid as 10 hours per FGB and 2.5 hours per Finance meeting.
We are looking for someone who:- Has experience as an administrator
- Is IT literate
- Is well organised
- Has good communication skills
- Is able to take accurate minutes at meetings
- Is able to maintain impartiality and handle confidential minutes
- Is capable of advising Governors on changes and updates in legislation and other requirements
You should be reliable and have a flexible approach. Previous clerking experience is desirable though not essential as training and support will be available.
The role is as a holder of office and will primarily be undertaken in term time. The holder of office will be required to liaise with the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors / Committees as relevant in order to set an appropriate agenda which, together with the associated documents, need to be shared, in good time, with the relevant members of the Governing Body.They will then be required to take detailed, accurate minutes and get them typed up and shared within a week of the meeting.
Other than attendance at meetings, the role will be carried out at home, at times of the day to suit the Clerk, whilst ensuring agreed deadlines are met.The role of Clerk to Governors provides a valuable insight into education and a school environment, providing an ideal stepping stone for someone looking to get into a school based administration role.
The Bromley Heath Infants School Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children. Therefore you will be expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Applicants should send a detailed CV, including two references, to the Chair of Governors by midday Wednesday 29th January 2025 either by email or by post to the school. Please see attached documents for details of the email address. Interviews will be held at a mutually convenient time in week beginning Monday 3rd February 2025.