Part Time Clerk to Governing Body

Part Time Clerk to Governing Body

Are you passionate about education and able to dedicate two hours a month? If yes, we have a paid opportunity available as a Part-Time Clerk to the Governing Body of a local Primary School in Havant.

The role will require about 100-110 hours per year, including attending Full Governing Body meetings and handling administrative duties. The school hosts 9 governing body meetings annually, usually on Mondays at 4pm for about 2 hours each. Although they would like an on-site clerk, they are willing to consider a virtual clerk for the right person.

The Role:

• Establish and agree upon a meeting agenda
• Gather and share all relevant paperwork
• Take minutes and get draft approval
• Make necessary changes and distribute
• Follow up on action points and ensure public access
• Inform Hampshire Governor Services of membership changes and yearly officer elections
• Provide guidance on procedural and constitutional matters
• Research and resolve complex issues with advice from LEA and outside agencies
• Attend training and support meetings for updates on legislation and best practices
• Handle all incoming governor correspondence
• Maintain filing system for paperwork with separate section for confidential minutes

Experience:

• Minimum of two GSCE (or equivalent) passes at level C or above including English Language
• At least 3 years general clerical/administration experience
• At least one years experience of agenda setting, minute taking and committee administration
• Basic knowledge of governor or educational issues
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to develop an understanding of roles and responsibilities in education
• Proficient IT skills
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Effective team player with the ability to give clear advice
• Proactive and independent worker
• Creative problem-solving skills within a legal framework
• Must have own transport, telephone, and access to a PC/laptop at home

Rafferty Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role and will be managing the recruitment process on behalf of this school.