Overview
Clerk to Governing Board – OX1 1ND
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £31537 – £34434
Working Hours: Approx 130 hours per annum
Location: Oxfordshire
Business Unit: Children’s Services
About Us
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.
In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, we’ve set out to improve and transform our services.
About the Role
It is a statutory requirement that all Local Authorities must have a Schools Forum whose main focus is to consult regarding schools funding arrangements. As clerk to the Schools Forum you will manage meetings, agendas, minutes and papers and be an invaluable link between Forum members, the Chair and the Local Authority.
School Governing Boards have a key role to play in making sure all pupils receive the highest standard of education possible and are able to achieve their full potential. Professional-quality clerking is critical to the effectiveness of a governing board in fulfilling its core strategic functions. As Clerk to a school Governing Board, you will play an integral role in providing professional, accurate minutes and business continuity for governing boards. You will work closely and form strong relationships with school governors from a variety of backgrounds, which can be a rewarding part of the role.
In practice, you are likely to attend an average of six Full Governing Board meetings, usually in the evening, per school each year. Each meeting usually lasts for two hours, but you will spend another eight hours per meeting working from home on preparing the agenda, minutes and any other paperwork. There will be opportunities to clerk additional meetings, such as committees and panel meetings, or provide cover in the absence of other clerks. The position can be as varied and busy as you like.
You will be supported through training and regular meetings with the Clerk to Governors Team Lead to exchange information and keep you up-to-date across the latest changes and updates to make you successful in your role.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you can:
- Effectively convey and interpret information, both verbally and in writing, ensuring clarity and consistency in minutes, agenda’s and other paperwork.
- Provide good customer service and with your strong organisational skills, prioritise your workload proactively.
- Work on your own initiative and maintain a committed approach to meetings scheduled.
- Attend meetings located at schools in person.
- Provide professional support and advice to the governing board to help strengthen the leadership of schools.
- Previous experience and knowledge of the workings of governing boards is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working
- Up to 31 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: Clerking.service@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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