At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our governing body by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring smooth meeting operations.
- Company: Join a friendly and busy school community dedicated to excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, valuable experience in administration, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Perfect for students seeking a meaningful role with flexible hours during term time.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while developing your organisational and communication skills.
- Qualifications: Strong literacy, IT skills, and a knack for confidentiality are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are seeking an efficient and self-motivated clerk to our governing body for our friendly, busy school working 97 hours per year, term time only. The hours are spread over 4 full governing body meetings, a budget setting meeting and 9 committee meetings throughout the year. Meetings usually start at 7.00pm with one committee convening at 4.30pm.
At present we operate a mixture of meetings in person and also by Teams. The clerk is accountable to the governing body and duties include:
- Preparing and circulating the agendas and paperwork for the meetings in consultation with the chairpersons and the headteacher ensuring all appropriate follow up action has been taken.
- Attending and taking minutes at the meetings recording discussions and decisions accurately and objectively.
- Finalising and circulating minutes.
You will need excellent communication skills, a high standard of literacy, IT proficiency and be able to observe confidentiality.
Our prospectus and information about daily life at the school is available on the school website and I hope this will provide you with an overview of Danbury Park. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the headteacher via the school office. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Part-time Clerk to the Governors in Essex employer: St Teresa's
St Teresa's is an exceptional employer that values the vital role of Family Liaison Officers in fostering strong connections between students, families, and the school community. With a supportive work culture focused on collaboration and professional development, employees are encouraged to grow and make a meaningful impact during term time. Located in the beautiful Tendring area, the position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic and social success of children while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
