Clerk to Full Governing Body - Maternity

Ashford Oaks Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3909-298S
• Posted:26/10/2021
• Pay:KR6
• Start Date:02/12/2021
• App Close Date:31/10/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:02/11/2021

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We are looking for a highly skilled and organised clerk for our governing body to cover maternity leave.

As clerk to the governing body of Ashford Oaks Primary School, you will be responsible for providing procedural and legislative advice and will ensure that clear governance structures with defined remits are in place. As a professional clerk, you must have a clear understanding of the issues that governing bodies face and be able to provide advice in and outside meetings, to ensure the governing body works in accordance with the legal framework. In addition, you will organise meetings, create agendas and produce true and accurate records of the meetings in the minutes.

The hours – up to 120 per year - are part-time, term time only, with most meetings after school. Hours may vary in each term dependent on the needs of the governing body. This position is available on a KR6 pay scale or for self-employed clerks.

You must be able to travel to Ashford Oaks Primary School at times that are convenient to the governing body. This includes approximately 6 after school meetings through the year (usually at 6pm on a Wednesday).

We can offer you:

• a caring and welcoming school community
• a committed staff team
• supportive staff, governors and parent/carers
• happy, enthusiastic and motivated children that enjoy school
• personalised professional support and training for further career development

You can find out more about us at www.ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk. But we’d love to say hello. So if you’d like more information or to arrange a tour, please contact Mrs Sarah-Jane Sullivan, School Business Leader, on 01233 631259 or via email: sarah.sullivan@ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk

References will be requested for all candidates shortlisted and prior to interview.

The school is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DSB (Disclosure and Barring Service) and other employment checks.

The school is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment practice and delivery. 

Information about the school

Ashford Oaks has extensive facilities and a Special Resource Provision. We are looking for a skilled and passionate person who naturally cares about our children and has a determination to provide the very best inclusive education and support, whilst recognising the importance of working as a team with staff, parents and community. We also have a Nursery which is an integral part of the school and is the foundation to our children's learning.

Ashford Oaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

In compliance with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to the interview and disclose any relevant criminal history. A health questionnaire will also be required.

You can find our Child Protection Policy attached.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah-Jane Sullivan
• Address:Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR
• Telephone: 01233 631259
• Email: office@ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01233 660795