Clerk to Governors (Wivelsfield Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 3.25 per week
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 29 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Wivelsfield Primary School, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QN
Phone: 01444 471393
Email: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: wivelsfieldschool.org
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

Wivelsfield Primary Schools Governing Body are looking to appoint a clerk who is reliable, confident, and good with people with an interest in school governance.

You will need skills in good administrative practice and experience of minute taking. You will also need to be confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and email and have access to a computer and the internet. This is a Hybrid role which will require you to work from home, and attend meetings in the school and other sites as required.

What we can offer you:

The school benefits from spacious modern premises and is situated in the heart of the village, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. We are a very popular, oversubscribed school and pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos’

The Role:

Responsibilities will include working effectively with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing body business and to advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the governing body works to the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is also essential for this role.

Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking; maintaining a business calendar including policy reviews. 

The role will be recruited to under the Clerking Service Protocol; applicants must either hold a relevant award (BTEC level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Body or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme, for which funding and training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be flexible, well-organised, have a sense of humour and a can-do attitude and is able to manage workload and prioritise effectively.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school on 01444 471393 or email the office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding this position.

If you are want to apply, please complete the application form which can be found on our website: www.wivelsfieldschool.org. Alternatively, contact the school office, preferably by e-mail: office@wivelsfield.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 29 November 2024               

Interviews: Later that week     

Additional information

 

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

 

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.