About this role
The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) wishes to appoint a well-organised, efficient Clerk to provide support and guidance to our schools' Local Governing Committees. The EFSPT Clerking Team is briefed and supported by the Head of Governance.
Previous clerking experience is desirable, along with knowledge of the education sector, although training and support will be provided.
This flexible, part-time role is term-time only and primarily home-based with a requirement to travel to school for Governors’ meetings when required. The ability to work flexible hours is important, including attendance at evening meetings which may be held virtually or at our schools. There is the requirement to clerk approximately six Governing Body meetings per year per school. You may also be asked to clerk any ad hoc committees or panels the Governing Committee is required to convene.
The clerking fee is determined by the Governing Body and you will be paid up to £283 (incl holiday pay) per Local Governing Body Meeting depending on experience. This sum is inclusive of travelling and subsistence costs.
You will be allocated to particular schools with whom you will have the opportunity to to build a positive working relationship. You will be expected to attend all of their meetings throughout the year (dates provided well in advance) but may also be asked to to cover sickness or clashes for colleagues across the Trust so flexibility would be an advantage. At this point we are looking for someone to clerk two of our schools but there may be opportunities to take on additional schools in the future.
Your general responsibilities will include:
Attending and minuting Governing Committee meetings
Working effectively with the Chair and Headteacher prior to each meeting to adapt the Trust's template agenda
Distributing papers within agreed timescales
Advising the governing body on procedural matters
Preparing accurate minutes of Governing Committee meetings
Recording decisions accurately and objectively with timescales for action
Attending termly briefings with the Clerking Team and Head of Governance
Collating paperwork for the induction of new Governors
Maintaining an accurate record of Governor Terms of office and business interests throughout the year
You will:
Have good communication, IT and literacy skills
Be well organised and able to take comprehensive and accurate minutes
Have the ability to work flexibly
Be able to attend some daytime but mostly evening meetings
Have the time to support the Local Governing Committee outside of the meetings
Maintain confidentiality when required
Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.