Clerk to the Governing Body - Level 2

Required as soon as possible.

Clerk To The Governing Body

BS5  £23,893 Pro Rata (25 hours per annum)

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School are part of South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust and we are looking to appoint an efficient clerk for 25 hours per annum to support and advise the Local Governing Body on relevant procedural and statutory matters.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the Department for Education’s Academy Trust Governance Guide (released March 2024) and will know how to work effectively in partnership with the Chair to help maintain the Board’s focus on its core strategic priorities.  

The Clerk will be expected to assist with agenda planning, attend and minute each of our 5 full Governing Body Meetings a year, held in school in the evenings.
Applicants must be organised, have good IT skills, be a team player and an excellent communicator.  Additional training, where necessary, will be provided. 

Please complete the SCMAT application form for this post - available by emailing admin@newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk  If you wish to discuss the position please contact the Headteacher on 01229 877442.

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from The Disclosure and Barring Service and suitable references.

Closing date for applications - 9am Wednesday 13th November 2024
Interviews - TBC