David Ross Education Trust Hiring for Governance Clerk Job at Skegness, England Full Time

David Ross Education Trust is seeking to appoint a Governance Clerk to deliver high quality clerking services across our academies based in Lincolnshire: Grimsby (4 schools), South East Lincolnshire (6 schools in Kirton, Spilsby, Tattershall and Skegness).

This is an exciting opportunity to join our governance team and work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently and able to organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines. The role will include providing advice to governors on constitutional and procedural matters and providing effective administrative support under the guidance of our Head of Governance.

This role will enable you to gain unique insights into how schools are run at a very high strategic level, and how governance drives school improvement. You will be instrumental in making a difference, supporting strong governance of schools which will lead to changing the life chances of every child in our community and beyond. This is particularly relevant for those from the most disadvantaged starting points and those whose progress is stalled by challenging barriers, whatever they might be.

Working hours will be in the region of 48 hours for each Academy Scrutiny Committee serviced, based on attendance at six meetings per year, preparation time and follow up. A calendar of meetings is published in advance and is available on request however Academy Scrutiny Committee meetings are typically scheduled in the afternoons or evenings (any time between 4.00pm and 8.30pm) or in mornings (between 10.00am and 12.00 noon) – and are term time only. However, a flexible approach to working hours is essential as successful candidates may be required to service additional meetings in order to meet the governance needs of our Trust and its academies (Pupil Disciplinary Committees, Admissions Panels, Complaints Panels, HR Hearings) or to provide cover for fellow Governance Clerks in their absence. We anticipate that each Governance Clerk appointed will assume responsibility for a minimum of two Academy Scrutiny Committee but specific arrangements will be discussed and agreed with successful candidates. Please indicate on your application the geographical area(s) you are interested in and the number of schools you could potentially support.

Please note: Once allocated to a school, you will be permanently linked to them and your hours will vary depending on the number of additional schools you are allocated to. We anticipate that each Governance Clerk appointed will assume responsibility for a minimum of two Academy Scrutiny Committee but specific arrangements will be discussed and agreed with successful candidates. Hours are paid to clerks as annualised hours – this means that contracted hours are paid as equal monthly payments.

Attendance at schools for Academy Scrutiny Committees is essential however all administrative support activity can be undertaken at home. A laptop will be provided and you will need to have access to the internet.

To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact [email protected]

Salary and Benefits

Salary: NJC26 £30,984pa FTE (£16.06 per hour – for hours worked)
Generous defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme

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If you are currently employed in another capacity within DRET, please ensure that you have discussed your wish to apply for the role of Governance Clerk with your current line manager and obtained their approval to occasionally release you for morning or evening meetings, as appropriate.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.