Clerk to the Governors

Hours: A minimum of 200 hrs per annum;                  
Reporting and accountable to: The Governing Board of Meadow High School;
Start Date: 7th June 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter;
Salary information: Scale SO1; £3,790  to £3,911 per annum (dependent on experience); please note, extra hours will be paid at an hourly rate.

Meadow High School is a special needs school which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with complex and moderate learning difficulties including ASD, challenging behaviour and autism  (255 on roll) 

We are seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Board of Governors. The board has an essential role in the continuing success and development of our school and as the Clerk you will be liaising with the Chair, Governors and Headteacher in dealing with administration and advising the Board on procedural issues of governance.

You will be required to take accurate notes and produce accurate minutes for meetings (approximately 2 a month)  The post will involve some evening work and there will be times you will be required to be available during the day.  You will require excellent keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. 

You will be is responsible for:

• Ensuring the effective continuity of the governing board’s legal business;
• Record management for the school;
• Managing all governing board business in accordance with national statutory duties and legislation, academy trust guidance and protocols.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th May 2021
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Interviews: Friday 21st May 2021

If you are shortlisted there will be the opportunity for drop in sessions to whole Governing Body (TBC): Thursday 20th May 15 minute sessions between 6 - 7.15pm.

CVs will not be accepted.

Meadow 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.