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Clerk to the Governing Body

Required for January 2025

Scale 7 Point 19-24 - 8 hours per week

(Actual salary £5,616 - £6,204 per annum)

The Governors of Great Dunmow Primary school are seeking to appoint an experienced Clerk to the Governing Body or someone with admin experience, to provide clerking services at our Governing Body meetings and undertake some associated admin. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to the governance of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established governance team and work around a calendar of scheduled meetings, supporting the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and the Governing Body in the delivery of governance policy, working within the broad context of legislative requirements. Tasks primarily involve setting meeting agendas and the taking and typing of minutes.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently and able to organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines.

On-going training will also be provided.

Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; please telephone Mrs Mandy Mills, Office/Finance Manager to book an appointment or for an application pack or apply on line at:- www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.