Clerk to Governors, Doncaster Area

The role of clerk offers a unique opportunity for exceptional individuals to join our Professional Governance Service on a permanent but flexible basis across the Doncaster and Selby areas. The position is term-time only.

Main Duties:

· Liaising with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors prior to each governing body meeting

· Compiling and distributing papers using an online portal within agreed timescales

· Keeping accurate membership records

· Attending governing board meetings in person, and/or virtually by agreement, at allocated schools and producing accurate minutes, including agreed actions, within agreed timescales

· Providing advice and support to the governing board to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and requirements

· Staying connected; attending keeping in touch meetings and line-management meetings with a named Senior Governance Officer

· Attending training

About the role

We are looking for clerks who will work closely with Governing Boards and further build on our reputation of excellence in supporting the delivery of our service across the Doncaster and Selby areas.

Clerks are required to attend meetings in person at school, (occasionally meetings are held virtually by prior agreement), so your own transport is essential. Mileage costs are reimbursed.

About the person:

You may already be an experienced clerk or a new entrant into the profession with transferrable skills relevant to the role.

You will be an experienced administrator with an attention to detail and the ability to build positive professional relationships. You will be motivated, organised and have excellent communication and customer care skills.

You will need to work flexibly, be able to attend meetings in the afternoons or early evening and have a suitable space to complete all other work from home.

You will be someone who wants to contribute to their local community and is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people.

This is a fantastic and exciting time to join our expanding Professional Governance Service. We are seeking clerks who can manage tasks efficiently, who have a meticulous attention to detail, are well organised, reliable, adaptable, proficient with IT, resourceful and work well as part of a team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,873.00 per year