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Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge? The Meopham Community Academyis seeking an enthusiastic Clerk to support the Local Governing Bodies of our 9 academies which are based across Dartford and Gravesham.

• 25 hours p/w, term time only (38 weeks p/y)
• KR7 – £23,378 to £26,466 FTE (pro rata to £13,297 to £15,053 per annum for 25 hpw, 38 weeks p/y)
• From 01/09/23 the salary will increase to £25,378 to £28,466 FTE (pro rata to £14,435 to £16,191 per annum)

As the Trust continues to grow with schools wanting to join us, there may be opportunity to increase the hours worked with additional responsibilities.  

Effective local governance is vital for effective academies and the postholder will play a key role in clerking and supporting the work of our academies.  Knowledge and experience of school governance is an advantage

Working closely with the Chairs of the Local Governing Bodies, the main responsibility of the role is to prepare agendas, attend meetings in person and take and prepare minutes.   You will organise the meetings and undertake all of the administration for the Local Governing Bodies and through your knowledge of governance good practice, you will advise and guide the Chair in their role.

Induction training and ongoing advice and full support will be provided by the Trust’s Governance Professional who you will liaise effectively with ensuring consistency of approach throughout the Trust.

The governing body meetings are held both during the day and evening so this is a highly attractive opportunity which offers flexibility regarding working patterns.  Time off during the day is in place on the day of evening meetings to support flexible working and wellbeing so offers the successful candidate a highly attractive opportunity.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience of working within an administrative role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with GCSE English and Maths grades A-C, or equivalent
• Confident using a range of IT packages
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people; willing to undergo Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
• 2 family days
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Hybrid working – once fully trained

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.  Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Meopham Community Academyis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Job Contact Information

Name: Lucy Wisdom

Address: West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ

Telephone: 07444 035771

Email: hr@galaxytrust.co.uk