[220209] Clerk to Governors

Goosewell Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a clerk to the governing body.

Post: Clerk to Governors

Location: Goosewell Primary Academy, Plymouth. PL9 9HD

FTE Salary Range: £19,312 rising to a maximum of £20,092 per annum; pro rata for Part Time contract 

(NJC Grade C, SCP 5-7)

Contract Type: Part time; Term-time. (Can be delivered remotely/working from home)

Contract Hours: 2.36 hours per week; 90 Hours per year

About the role

The post of Clerk to the governing body is a critical position in the running of the school.  You would work closely with the Headteacher and Chair of the Governing Body.  You need to be a highly organised person with attention to detail.  You will have experience in minute taking and meeting organisation and be able to demonstrate a diplomatic approach to communication. 

This is a great opportunity for an organised, confident and dedicated person with strong communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.   We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:  

• Experience of accurate and concise minute taking, writing agendas and organising meetings  
• Good ICT skills including a working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook  
• Strong communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences and professionals (e.g. Governing Board Members, Senior Leadership team, other col-leagues and School stakeholders)  
• Ability to work as part of a team and also unsupervised and to manage workload effectively.  
• A flexible approach to the delivery of the role meeting all personal, educational and operational needs

Previous experience of working within an educational setting and related legislation, guidance and legal requirements would be advantageous however it is not essential for this role.

About the School

At Goosewell Primary Academy, all children are nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their potential by our committed and talented staff. We want all our pupils to be well-rounded and happy learners who are challenged so that they achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their lifelong journey of education. Alongside this, we promote an ethos of children and adults working together respectfully to create a safe and supportive environment that contributes to our community.

Goosewell Primary Academy is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in December 2019 and received a Good rating: ‘Pupils thrive at Goosewell Primary Academy. They enjoy learning and making friends. Many pupils told inspectors that the school was very friendly and that pupils were kind and well behaved. Pupils learn about the importance of acting respectfully and with empathy for others throughout the curriculum.’

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

 

Next Steps

So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and if you have any questions about the role please get in touch by calling our recruitment team on 07821301127 or email us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. 

 

Closing date: for applications is Tuesday 1st March 2022.

Interview Date:  Monday 14th March 2022

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website by following the link below:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-220209-clerk-to-governors-goosewell-primary-academy-plymstock-plymouth-pl9-9hd-1568572?preview=1

Opportunities and Benefits  

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.  

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.