Clerk to the Governing Board
Featherstone High School
Ealing
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- depending on experience. A higher hourly rate may be considered for someone with exceptional experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Casual
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2023
Job overview
We wish to appoint to this Multi Academy Trust of two schools, an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Clerk to the Governors to provide advice to the Governing Board on governance as well as constitutional and procedural matters.
The role will be a hybrid model that will accommodate some working from home. However, the successful candidate will be also required to attend face to face meetings at both schools.
The successful candidate will be responsible for: -
• Preparation, typing and distribution of agendas and associated paperwork
• Accurate taking of and typing of minutes at the Full Governing Boards and Committee meetings
• Maintaining accurate records of the Governing Boards and its membership
• Advising the Governing Boards on procedural issues, legal responsibilities, and constitutional matters
Knowledge of how schools and Governing Boards operate would be an advantage along with previous experience of similar work; we invite applications from recently retired school leaders. The individual will have excellent inter-personal and organisational skills.
If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Mrs H Johal, Head of HR, hjohal@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk 0208 571 8787.
All schools will support the Trust motto “Together we Achieve” and support the development of our four strategic cornerstones shown below and within an ethos which values equality, diversity, and inclusion:
• An inclusive ethos underpinned by a strong code of behaviour
• A determined focus on teaching and learning which stems from evidence informed best practice
• A rich, varied and well-sequenced curriculum
• Rigorous data tracking and intervention.
Grand Union Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
All applications must be made online via TES. CV's will not be considered.
Before applying, please download the job description and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.
Closing Date: Friday 30th June 2023
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About Featherstone High School
- Featherstone High School
- 11 Montague Waye, Southall
- Middlesex
- UB2 5HF
- United Kingdom
Featherstone High School is a mixed, multi-cultural comprehensive school for pupils between the ages of 11 and 19 situated in the London Borough of Ealing.
Featherstone is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people. We aim to give students a rich and rewarding education, filled with exciting and unique possibilities.
Our 2023 Progress Score of +0.83 puts us amongst the top schools in the country for progress. We have excellent progression outcomes, with over 90% of students moving on to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
We offer all teachers excellent support and place a very strong emphasis on continued professional development. The school has the Investors in People accreditation. As such we offer in-service training of the highest quality.
Featherstone High School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are based in Ealing with parking on-site and good public transport connections: 14 min walk from Southall Station (connections to Paddington and the Elizabeth Line); school served by 195, 482, E5, 105, H32, 120 bus routes.
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