Job vacancy details
Clerk to the Governing Body
Employer:Bracknell Forest Council
Reference:SMC Clerk 02/10
Salary:From £10.22 per hour subject to experience
Hours:Part time - approx 60 hours per year. Term time only
Working pattern:Part Time, Term Time, Permanent position
Location:St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire
Closing date:24/02/2010 12:00 PM
This is a key role providing administrative and advisory support to the Governing Body. The job holder will be responsible to the Chairman of Governors.
Responsible for preparing agendas in consultation with the Headteacher and the Chairman of Governors; taking and writing up the minutes at governors’ meetings, and distributing documentation and other information to the governing body. The clerk will need to become familiar with the Guide to the Law for School Governors and provide advice to governors as necessary.
There are usually 5 meetings of the full governing body per year but attendance at additional committee and sub-committee meetings will be required throughout the academic year. Willingness to attend evening meetings is essential.
The successful candidate will attend the termly briefing sessions held by the LEA and take advantage of training sessions that may be offered.
Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills are essential. The job requires someone who is a good communicator who works equally well using their own initiative or as part of a team. Experience in a similar role would be advantageous but not necessary.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Pembroke, Hanworth,
Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7RD
Tel: 01344 424030
Interview date: To be arranged
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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check will be undertaken.
