Permanent Jobs in Leeds, england, united kingdom

As a clerk to governors, you’ll thrive on supporting schools and governing boards to make a difference to the education of children in Leeds.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our and  ambitions .

About you

As a clerk to governors, you will bring to the role :

• A keen interest in education
• Accurate minuting skills
• The ability to organise yourself and others
• An eye for detail and being a great listener
• Strong commitment and motivation

About the role

As a clerk to governors, following training, you’ll become a governance professional who provides accurate, comprehensive minutes that evidence effective governance.

You’ll also offer support and signpost development opportunities to governing boards – the strategic leaders of our schools. In return you’ll be highly valued, meet some of the most interesting people from all walks of life, gain a deep understanding of our education system and know you play an important part in the education of children.

You’ll have responsibility for up to ten schools and clerk approximately 50 meetings per year. You’ll need to be flexible and well organised because you’ll be attending meetings on different days and times each week. You’ll be based at home, with secure IT equipment provided, but will attend meetings in schools across the city. Most of the 530 hours per year occur in term time freeing clerks up for the school holidays.

The role is integral to the Governor Support Service – a successful team that really makes a positive impact on the lives of children.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including :

How to apply

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This is a rolling advert and interviews will take place regularly determined by number of applicants.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job purpose :

To ensure that a professional clerking service is provided to a number of school governing boards, including the provision of professional and timely advice on procedural, legal and constitutional matters and duties and powers, working within the current legislative framework and that excellent customer service is provided and confidentiality requirements are observed.

Responsibilities

Essential requirements  It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Desirable requirements  It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

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