At a Glance
- Tasks: Attend meetings, prepare agendas, and produce accurate minutes for the governing body.
- Company: Cheney School is dedicated to supporting its governing body with effective clerking services.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours allow tasks to be completed from home at any time.
- Other info: This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, requiring various checks.
- Why this job: Gain new skills while contributing to the governance of an educational institution.
- Qualifications: Basic administrative skills and good writing ability are required; training provided for beginners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Cheney School is seeking a new Clerk to support our governing body. You will need basic administrative skills, good writing ability, and an eye for detail. This flexible role offers the opportunity to gain new skills. The governing body generally meets in the evenings, but the rest of the work can be done at home at any time. Meetings are held both virtually and at the school. Clerking for the full governor meetings and committees amounts to approximately 195 hours spread over the academic year, mainly during term time.
Duties include:
- Attendance at meetings
- Preparation and follow‑up
- Other tasks related to the governing body’s operations
- Timely circulation of agendas
- Producing accurate minutes
- Monitoring governing body membership and attendance
- Maintaining the register of governors’ business interests
- Providing administrative support to the governing body
- Providing advice to governors on their legal and procedural duties
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The Trust requires a variety of checks and online searches as part of the recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Governance Professional/Clerk to the Governing Body at Cheney School in Oxford employer: Cheney School
Cheney School offers a supportive environment for its governing body, with flexible working arrangements. Located in Oxford, the school prioritises the safety of children and provides training for new clerks. Join a team committed to effective governance in education.
