eTeach UK Limited
Location
Nottingham | United Kingdom
Job description
The Fernwood Academy Trust (a standalone Academy Trust) is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Governing Body to support the work of the Trust, Governing Body and its Committees. The role involves attendance at all meetings of the Trust, Governing Body and Committees (usually in the evening), providing advice on all governance related matters and the preparation of agenda, reports and minutes and associated correspondence. In addition, the post holder will manage all elections to Governor categories where this is necessary and be responsible for all Governor membership records.
The Company Secretary aspects of the role do not relate to financial and accounting duties which are carried out by a Chief Financial Officer but are in respect of record keeping at Companies House.
Applications are sought from persons with experience and knowledge of the professional school Governing Body clerking role. It would be desirable (but not essential) for that experience to be in an Academy setting, but applications would be considered from persons whose experience related to Clerking maintained school Governing Bodies.
The role is assessed as the equivalent of 5 hours per week, term time only, and the majority of the role can be carried out at home. Flexibility is required in the respect of hours of work and working at the school site.
Fernwood is a 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:
An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
A teaching profession that is dedicated, innovative and talented
A teaching profession that is treated with respect and afforded autonomy in the classroom
A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
A strong Progress 8 score
Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
An Ofsted outstanding judgement
Leading Edge Status
The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.
Please return your completed application form, together with your letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) explaining how your skills, qualities and experience would enable you to be successful in the role to the Headteacher, Mr C Gell, and the HR Manager, Mrs H Wallis, by post or by email.
Application forms and further details are available on our website.
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