Governing Services Clerk
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £12/hour
Governing Services Clerk- Home Based
Zero hours contract as and when required
£12.00 per hour
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide clerking and governance support to governing boards.
Prepare agendas for governing board meetings.
Ensure agendas and minutes are circulated within specified timescales.
Attend and take accurate minutes at governing board meetings.
Record the attendance of governors / trustees at meetings.
Keep membership records and advise on expiry of terms of office.
Advise on procedures for appointing / electing governors/ trustees.
Be the first point of contact for governors/ trustees in your allocated schools/ academies.
Advise on procedural and legislative matters during and between meetings.
Advise on best practice in governance.
Signpost governors / trustees to further advice and support where necessary.
Ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the boards you are working with.
Advise on governor / trustee training opportunities.
Participate in training and briefings.
Keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance.
You will be supported by a central administration team and be provided with regular training, briefings and updates.
Experience:
Experience of working in an educational environment would be desirable.
Key Objectives:
Deadlines met.
Positive feedback from colleagues and customers.
Productivity targets met.
Key Skills:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organise own workload.
Accurate keyboard skills for use in producing a range of documents.
Knows how to maintain accurate records.
Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in the workplace.
Works on own initiative.
Research and problem-solving skills to deal with queries and issues.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to provide accurate advice and guidance.
Professional and polite when dealing with colleagues and customers.
Provides accurate, timely advice, resolving queries and solving problems.
Works effectively as a member of a team, demonstrating a flexible approach.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, commitment and enthusiasm.
Willingness to develop a deep understanding of the procedures and regulations relating to school and academy governance.
Willingness to engage with professional development opportunities.
Your Package:
Zero hours contract working from home.
£12.00 per hour.
Virtual GP Appointments.
Second Medical Opinion.
Help to stop smoking.
Mental Health Counselling.
How to preventing burnout at work.
Life Events Counselling.
Healthy Living Support including personal exercise and diet plan.
Financial Guidance on budgeting and financial education.
Legal guidance to simplify and signpost on legal issues or concerns.
In addition we also offer the following to all colleagues:
LifeWorks Discount Scheme.
Personal Development Opportunities.
Mental Health First Aiders.
Annual Colleague Awards
