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Derwent Primary School is a good school

with children at the heart of everything we do.

Southill Lower School is a good school

which nurtures values, grows inspiration and raises aspirations.

'We respect ourselves, we respect others, we respect our environment'

We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer

CLERK TO GOVERNORS

(Experience preferred)

Required from October 2023

Salary Scale: £100 per meeting plus appropriate fees for other agreed activities.

(approximately 14 meetings per year)

The Derwent and Southill Federation are seeking an organised individual with good interpersonal and communication skills to support the work of the Governing Body. The Clerk will be accountable to the Governing Body, working with them, the Chair of Governors and Executive Headteacher.

Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors’ meetings and the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes and documents for all meetings. Discretion, confidentiality and flexibility along with good ICT skills are essential for this role.

This post is home based but will require an ability and willingness to visit the school to deal with administrative tasks in addition to attending meetings. You will also be expected to attend any relevant training events.

Please note there are usually six full governing body meetings per year and approximately eight sub-committee meetings. All meetings are held during term time, usually during late afternoon or early evening.

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