At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school governing boards by attending meetings and providing expert advice.
- Company: Join NPW, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving education for children.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to make a difference in education.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that empowers schools and shapes the future of education.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of school governance and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (support@jobsgopublic.com). For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.
About NPW - The Education Space
NPW is the ethical partner of choice that keeps the child at the centre of everything we do. We care about our clients and work hard to help them achieve their aspirations. We engage with our clients to help develop our products and services to ensure that what we offer is created for schools by schools. NPW is a not-for-profit mutual organisation, owned by our school members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people. Our services are agile, allowing us to offer bespoke packages that meet an individual client’s needs.
The Role
New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks. The post holder will be directly responsible for the provision of services to a specified number of multi-academy trusts, school governing boards, and other commercial contracts, ensuring that our high standards are met in a professional and effective manner.
The post holder will:
- attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)
- provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters (governing boards are required to have regard to advice from the clerk in regard to exercising their functions)
- provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services
- ensure the governing board is properly constituted
- manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance
You will have:
- good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,
- good understanding of the role of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings
- good understanding of what constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting
- ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge
- good written and oral communication skills
- good IT skills
- good interpersonal skills
- the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.
You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Sessional Clerk employer: Newham Partnership Working
NPW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. As a not-for-profit mutual organisation, we offer meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our sessional clerks are equipped to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. With a focus on ethical practices and bespoke services tailored to the needs of schools, NPW provides a unique environment where your contributions are valued and impactful.
Contact Details:
Newham Partnership Working Recruitment Team
