Clerk to the Governing Body
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Kent Range 6 (FTE: 20,997)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Supply
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2022
Job overview
Clerk to the Governing Body
Contract: Casual, paid on claim
Hours: This is a flexible part-time role, on average six hours per week during term time. Actual hours will vary according to the cycle of governing body meetings.
Salary: Kent Range 6 (FTE: 20,997)
Location: A combination of in school and via Microsoft Teams.
Responsible to: Chair of Governors
Close Date: 31st May 2022
Interviews: ASAP
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Governors to manage and support the work of the Governing Body. The Clerk plays an essential part in the continuing development of our successful, popular and caring school.
Overall Responsibility:
• To manage and support the work of the Governing Body. The Clerk plays an essential part in the continuing development of our school, by:
• Providing advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
• Providing proactive and effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees.
• Ensuring the governing body is properly constituted.
• Managing information effectively in accordance with legal requirements.
The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance, keeping abreast with current educational developments and legislation affecting schools. Previous administrative or clerking experience in the education sector will be a distinct advantage. The ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality is essential.
FGB and committee meetings are planned well ahead and the times and locations of meetings (and whether in person or remote) are agreed and communicated before the commencement of each academic year). There are expected to be 15 meetings during the school year. Additional meetings may be required to deal with specific initiatives or other matters impacting the governing body from time to time. There will also be a periodic need to visit the school during the working day in order to develop constructive working relationships with key staff and/or for record management purposes.
The main site for TWGSB is in Tunbridge Wells. However, you may be required to work at other sites connected to TWGSB.
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding and rapidly improving selective grammar school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change benefitting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021.
Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.
Please note that we will only accept CV’s if they are accompanied by an application form, which can be found on our website: https://www.twgsb.org.uk/187/vacancies We shall review applications as we receive them.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Applicants will be also be expected to complete appropriate training including safeguarding and Prevent and sign Staff and Governors’ codes of conduct.
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About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
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- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- St. John's Road, Tunbridge Wells
- Kent
- TN4 9XB
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Amanda Simpson
Location: Tunbridge Wells (TN4 9XB)
Type of School: Community Boys Grammar School
Kent Age range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys with mixed Sixth Form
Number of students: 1388 plus 338 at Sixth Form
Average class size: 30 in KS3, 23 in KS4, 15 in Sixth Form
Number of teaching and support staff: 160
Date school established: 1956
External recognition: Good Ofsted and Investors in Careers Award
Performance data and Exam results
The School Context
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a successful and popular selective 11-18 dual-site school, with a site in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new campus in Sevenoaks.
At Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, our curriculum is underpinned by our school values of respect, excellence and determination. Our broad academic curriculum, delivered through the scheduled delivery of lessons and the diverse range of co-curricular activities, provides our students with the opportunity to develop into the individuals we know that they have the potential to become.
We are extremely proud of our excellent academic record and (as a selective school) are committed to achieving the highest standards. That said, our philosophy at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is that education is about personal development and should give young people every opportunity to explore and learn about the world around them. We hope to empower our students not only to achieve academic excellence but also to develop into global citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society.
Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys offers Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and other subject specialist training through the Kaizen Teaching School Alliance.
Living and working in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells and its immediate environment present an ideal location in which to live and work. The elegance of the Pantiles with its variety of excellent shops and restaurants, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, especially The High Weald, and the wide range of cultural and sporting facilities ensure that there is much to encourage even the most dedicated professional to enjoy some relaxation. The surrounding villages provide excellent residential property within a commutable distance. Tunbridge Wells is also within an hour’s reach of London and is well-served by Gatwick Airport, Ebbsfleet and Ashford for Eurostar connections.
The School benefits from its proximity to Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. Staff receive a discounted membership. Facilities include swimming pool, diving pool, all the latest gym & fitness equipment, an extensive programme of group exercise classes, indoor cycling studio, kids soft play, café and high-spec changing rooms.
Childcare: The Sports Centre also has a nursery which is popular with staff at TWGSB who have pre-school children.
Benefits
- TWGSB staff benefits include:
- Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution
- Free Flu Vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Free Eye Tests
- Paid Moving Day
- Car Parking on site
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Kent Rewards (inc Cycle2work, Adult Education discount, discounted high street cards and vouchers atover 1,200 national and local retailers).
- Access to health and wellbeing resources.
- Access to a local nursery (pretty much on site!)
More info can be found here: Welcome to Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (twgsb.org.uk)
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