Clerk to Local Governance Committee

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

Clerk to Local Governance Committee

Salary: £160 per meeting

Hours: Part-time, 6 meetings a year

Required: May 2023

At LIFE Education our mission is 'To build great learning communities'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. To help us with this, we are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Local Governance Committee

You must be readily available for 6 LGB meetings per year, of which 2 will in person. This requires time in the lead up to and post meetings, with key tasks including:

Before Meeting:

• Preparing an agenda pack and arranging for the pack to be uploaded on to the Governor Portal
• Booking a room at the venue for in-person meetings or organising a Zoom link to be circulated via email
• Liaising with key members of staff to ensure all papers are collated on time and sent one week before the meeting

During Meeting:

• Minute taking at the meetings
• Ensuring the meeting keeps to time
• Noting any points of governance for forwarding to the Governance Professional after the meeting

After Meeting:

• Typing up of minutes for checking within 5 working days
• Circulate minutes to LGB and all attendees
• Ensure all actions are carried forward
• Follow up non- attendance and update and monitor registers

You will also be expected to attend termly clerk training and other training as required. Experience of clerking is not essential as training will be provided, however admin/minute taking experience and touch typing is desired.

The successful candidate will:

• Be readily available for 6 LGB meetings per year
• Be reliable and flexible in order to complete the pre and post meeting work required
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Administration skills and experience
• Excellent organisational skills

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• An all-inclusive and supportive Multi-Academy Trust
• 24hr confidential wellbeing support package and free flu vaccinations
• A Colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes and support
• Increased priority in admissions to our school for your child/ren.

Applications:

Please forward your completed application form, together with a letter of application and supporting paperwork to recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com by 9am Friday 21st April 2023.

A copy of the Trust's Support Colleague Application Form can be found on the website www.lifeeducationtrust.com. Shortlisting and interviews will take place shortly after.

The School reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

For further information about this role, please contact Vicky Smith, Head of HR via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com.