Clerk to the Governors - September 2024

"It has been an absolute joy and privilege to serve the Governors. The time and commitment they dedicate to supporting the school is a real inspiration. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them and in particular working closely with the Chair who has been a real pillar of strength throughout my time as Clerk. I wish them every success for the forthcoming year.", We are looking for an extremely organised, effective and flexible Clerk to the Governors to join the Trinity team reporting to the Chair of Governors. The successful candidate will also provide secretarial support for Sevenoaks Churches Educational Trust (SCET).

You will be an individual who prides themselves on attention to detail, able to take accurate minutes, prepare agendas in consultation with the Chair of Committee and Headteacher and collate & distribute papers for meetings in a timely manner. Other responsibilities will be providing advice and information to the governing body.

The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong Governance and that the Clerk plays a pivotal role. Previous secretarial, office or administrative experience is essential and school experience would be a distinct advantage. A positive attitude and calm manner with the ability to prioritise and deal with a demanding workload is vital. You will be an excellent communicator, have a professional approach and be able to deal with complex matters both face to face and in writing. Candidates will have strong MS office skills e.g. Word and be competent users of email.

Fourteen Governors make up the Trinity Governing Body. Ten are foundation Governors who are elected by Sevenoaks Churches Education Trust, two are parent Governors, one is a staff Governor, and we also have co-opted Governors. As a team we have a vast array of experience across many sectors ranging from education to finance. We are passionate about the ethos and values of the school and committed to providing effective support and robust challenge to Senior Leaders., Trinity School is a popular and oversubscribed Christian Free School in Sevenoaks. We received 691 applications for 180 school places for September 2024 new student intake.

Here are all the great reasons why you should consider working at Trinity:

• We have a strong vision and values, which influences everything we do.


• You can expect a smooth transition to working with us. Not only will you have a dedicated mentor, but an induction programme will ensure you are fully versed in every aspect of Trinity life.


• You will have lunch with the headteacher during the first term of being with us to find out how things are going.


• A staff well-being champion works closely with the leadership team to ensure a manageable staff workload. Your well-being is important to us, and we continuously review our practices to ensure we are working smartly while simultaneously adding value.


• Since our first set of GCSEs in 2018, we have improved on our P8 yearly (2018 +0.15, 2019 +0.21, 2022 +0.32 (above average), 2023 +0.22 (above average)).


• We are a school that supports students to achieve academically and holistically.


• We will prioritise your development and help you achieve your career aspirations. We have promoted several staff to middle and senior leadership positions and given others opportunities to progress in their career elsewhere.


• Our parents are supportive, and many volunteer to help in various ways.


• We have an incredible chaplaincy department that not only looks out for the welfare of students but also cares for our staff.


• We occupy a state-of-the-art building and office, and classrooms are well resourced.


• There is ample on-site staff parking and designated staff workrooms.


• Good travel links to London (35 mins by train), M25 (10 mins) and we are in the heart of rural Sevenoaks.


Come and work for us and be part of our story about changing and transforming lives.