Clerk to Governors Full Time

City Of Westminster, London
St Marylebone CE School

The St Marylebone CE School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, races, cultures, faiths and genders. The School actively promotes diversity and inclusion across its community and our students come from a wide range of backgrounds: 40% of our students speak English as an additional language; 59% of our students come from backgrounds other than white British.

Salary: NJC points 23 – 30, depending on experience- £37,575 FTE – £41,967 FTE. Actual salary for part-time and term-time-only working £13,141 – £14,676. Work on a self-employed basis considered.

Hours: Part-time, working 14 hours per week. Term time only + working 2 weeks spread across the school holidays.

Start: ASAP

We are looking for a highly organised, diligent and efficient candidate who can fulfil our Clerk to the Governors role on either an employed or self-employed basis. The ideal candidate also needs to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and have the ability to deal with sensitive information with the utmost discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times. This role works closely with the Headteacher, Director of Finance and Administration and the Chair of Governors to ensure that meetings are convened, minutes and records of attendance at meetings are taken and kept, and notices issued and received in accordance with relevant regulations. The role includes management, filing and publication of policies (written by the School), managing information in accordance with legal requirements and ensuring the School’s compliance with statutory expectations of Governance.

The Clerk provides effective administrative support to the Board of Governors and its committees, advising on governance, constitutional and procedural matters, duties and powers. The Clerk is accountable to the Board of Governors, ensuring that the Board is properly constituted.

About the School

Founded in 1791, The St Marylebone CE School is an outstanding comprehensive school for girls with a mixed sixth form, serving students of all faiths or no faith. St Marylebone takes pride in being a brilliant place to work and learn: rated consistently ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and SIAMS, the School is one of the best-performing state schools nationally. We value highly the role of the arts and creativity in education, across the curriculum. We lead the regional Maths Hub, the Creativity Collaborative for London and St Marylebone Outreach, through which we collaborate with other schools to develop the best in teaching and learning.

How to apply

Closing date: 9am Monday, 19th February 2024.

To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note that applicants may be called earlier so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults and it is our expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.