Clerk to the Governors

Job Overview

• NJC Level 8 Points 36 - 41£23.57 per hour (FTE £46,784)
• 10hours per month year round (by negotiation)

We are looking for a discreet and experienced Clerk to support the Governing Board at The Westgate School. The successful candidate will have excellent organisation and communication skills together with a proactive approach.

Applications (by application form, CV and covering letter) are invited as soon as possible and we will interview as suitable applications are received.

Role- The Clerk to the Governing Board will:

• Provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. Regulations require governing bodies to have regard to advice from the clerk in regards to exercising the governing board functions.
• Provide effective administrative support to the governing board and its committees.
• Ensure the governing board is properly constituted.
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
• Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance for all positions.

How To Apply

Please email your application form (available to download below) to:

Please note that we cannot accept CV's alone.