Clerk to Governors (Pashley Down Infant School)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 3 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 12 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Monday 27 March 2023
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Pashley Down Infant School, Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NX
Phone: 01323 730719
Email: recruitment@pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
About the role
3 hours per week
Term Time Only + 1 week (40 weeks per year)
Grade: 7 Scale Point: 18-19
Salary £24,614 - £25,271 pro-rata
Closing Date: 5pm Monday 27 March, 2023
Short listing: Wednesday 29 March, 2023
Interview: Monday 17 April, 2023
Do you believe that the schools in East Sussex deserve the best possible support to deliver an excellent education for all children and young people? If so, then you would be well suited to working as a clerk to the governors at Pashley Down Infant School.
The purpose of this role is to keep the Pashley Down Infant School governing board running smoothly through efficient administration and the ability to offer timely advice. You will offer vital support to our governors to ensure that that can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. You will work closely with the school leadership team to ensure that records are well maintained. You will minute governing board meetings and any appropriate committee meetings as well as clerking panels that might be convened. You will work independently to research policies and procedures that will be critical for the board to follow.
We are looking for candidates who:
• Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems
• Have good attention to detail
• Have the ability and willingness to work individually using their own initiative
• Have experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings
• Have a willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board including evening meetings
To request an application pack please telephone: 01323 730719 or email recruitment@pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
School Governance is an integral part of the East Sussex strategy to ensure that schools in East Sussex are successful and that children and young people can learn in safe, creative and supportive spaces. This role is essential to this strand of our work.
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.