At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide governance, ensure compliance, and support regulatory actions for the Governing Body.
- Company: Whitgift School is part of the John Whitgift Foundation, focusing on safeguarding young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension scheme, discounted school fees, and a health cash plan.
- Other info: Flexibility in working hours is required for this full-time position.
- Why this job: This role offers a unique opportunity to influence school governance and compliance.
- Qualifications: Candidates must undergo child protection screening and declare all convictions.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint a full time Clerk to Governors & Compliance Officer. The role includes the responsibilities of a Clerk to Governors and a Compliance Officer. The Clerk to Governors reports to the Chair of Governors and the Compliance Officer reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and guard the School's governance, ensuring quality and efficiency; liaise closely with the Headmaster and Executive Team.
- Provide professional clerking services to the Governing Body, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Support regulatory and inspection compliance, advising Governors and senior leaders on compliance actions, and supporting leaders responsible for compliance areas.
- Support oversight of compliance with Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSRs), National Minimum Standards for Boarding, UKVI Sponsorship requirements, DfE and ISI regulatory guidance.
- Provide support to the Senior Deputy and PA before, during and after inspection visits, keep senior leaders and Governors informed of changes in legislation and regulatory requirements, and conduct internal compliance audits as required.
Working Hours
Full time (flexibility regarding working hours required).
Candidate Information & Legal Requirements
Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks. It is an offence to apply for a role at the school if you know that you are barred from regulated activity with children. All roles within the school involve contact with children and are therefore classed as regulated activity. Child protection and safeguarding are the responsibility of everyone who works or volunteers in our school. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the school's safeguarding ethos. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Employee discount club
- Discounted school fees
- Health cash plan
- Maternity pay
- Season ticket loan
Clerk to Governors and Compliance Officer in London employer: John Whitgift Foundation
Whitgift School, located in Croydon, prioritises safeguarding and welfare of students. Employees benefit from a pension scheme and discounted school fees while contributing to a mission of providing a safe environment for children.
