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Clerk to the Governors (Work From Home)


West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC)


Location

Cuckfield, West Sussex | United Kingdom


Job description

West Sussex Alternative Provision College are seeking Clerk to Governors to start as soon as possible. We are looking to appoint someone to join our College.

West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on Seven separate sites. We provide education to young people who are not accessing mainstream education. We aim to provide a caring and positive environment where all are valued and supported through a personalised curriculum which challenges and inspires individuals to achieve their potential.  

The clerk will need to be flexible on times and will be employed on a casual contract that he/she will claim for the actual agreed and worked. We estimate the requirement will be 6 hours per month.

The post duties are:
• Attending meetings
• Termly briefings/sharing information
• Liaising with the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and Committee Chairs
• Writing up the minutes for each meeting
• Governing Body – general administration

The main purpose of the role is to:
• Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. New regulations require governing bodies to have regard to advice from the clerk in regards to exercising the governing body functions
• Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees
• Ensure the governing body is properly constituted
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

The successful candidate needs:

• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Experience of preparing agendas and taking minutes at meetings
• A good level of IT skills
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be keen to work as part of a team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and Disclosure & Barring Service check.   

WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process. 


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Permanent employmentPart timeCasual workImmediate startWork from homeFlexible hours


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