Governance Clerk

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking to appoint a Governance Clerk to deliver high quality clerking services across our academies based in Hull.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our governance team and work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently and able to organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines. The role will include providing advice to governors on constitutional and procedural matters and providing effective administrative support under the guidance of our Director of Governance. 

This role will enable you to gain unique insights into how schools are run at a very high strategic level, and how governance drives school improvement. You will be instrumental in making a difference, supporting strong governance of schools which will lead to changing the life chances of every child in our community and beyond. This is particularly relevant for those from the most disadvantaged starting points and those whose progress is stalled by challenging barriers, whatever they might be.

Working hours will be in the region of 48 hours for each Academy Scrutiny Committee serviced, based on attendance at six meetings per year, preparation time and follow up. A calendar of meetings is published in advance and is available on request however Academy Scrutiny Committee meetings are typically scheduled at the end of the school day - and are term time only. However, a flexible approach to working hours is essential as successful candidates may be required to service additional meetings in order to meet the governance needs of our Trust and its academies (Pupil Disciplinary Committees, Admissions Panels, Complaints Panels, HR Hearings) or to provide cover for fellow Governance Clerks in their absence. Specific arrangements will be discussed and agreed with successful candidates. Please indicate on your application form the number of schools you could potentially support.

Attendance at schools for Academy Scrutiny Committees is essential however all administrative support activity can be undertaken at home. A laptop will be provided and you will need to have access to the internet.  

To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact governorservices@dret.co.uk 

Salary and Benefits

Salary: NJC 26 £32,909pa FTE (£17.06 per hour - for hours worked)

Generous defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

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To complete our online application form, please click through our website.

If you are currently employed in another capacity within DRET, please ensure that you have discussed your wish to apply for the role of Governance Clerk with your current line manager and obtained their approval to occasionally release you for morning or evening meetings, as appropriate.

Early applications are advised. We receive a high number of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. 

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appointments to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are on line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.