Clerk to Governors

4.2 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum

Dunsford Community Primary School require a highly organised individual with a professional manner and effective communication skills to join our talented and friendly staff team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, caring and forward thinking primary school.

You will support the work of the Governing Body reporting to the Chair of Governors. Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors' meetings, the preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes and correspondence for all meetings, maintaining a policy review cycle and an annual cycle of governor business, supporting the induction of new governors and guiding the Governing Body on procedural matters. Discretion and flexibility, plus excellent organisational and computer skills, are essential in this role. A willingness to participate in appropriate training activities is essential. The hours will be worked flexibly to fit in with the cycle of governing body business during the year.

The Governors meet 19 times (full governing body/committees) during the academic year. Meetings usually start at 4.15pm or 6.30pm and are held on a Tuesday.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming school with children who are happy and motivated
• Enthusiastic and talented staff and governors, who work well as a team and are committed to achieving the best for all of our pupils
• Structured professional development opportunities

Are you:

• Dynamic and highly motivated?
• An excellent Clerk with a proven track record for supporting the raising of standards in organisations?
• Confident at working in a public meeting environment and proficient at using a variety of software applications?
• Ready for an inspiring challenge?

Please visit www.dunsford.devon.sch.uk ('About us' tab) to download the application pack. Your completed application form should be returned to admin@dunsford.devon.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Closing date:15 September 2014
Interview date:26 September 2014

Dunsford Community Primary School
Dunsford
Exeter
Devon
EX6 7DD