Clerk to the School Advisory Board

We are now looking for a Clerk to the School Advisory Board (SAB) to join our Central Services Team, working up to 9.48 hours per week.  This is a great role for a strong administrator, with clerk experience, who is looking for a part time, flexible role.

The Clerk to SAB plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the SAB meetings, preparing agenda and papers and taking accurate minutes.  The Clerk also provides advice on governance, constitution and procedural matters to ensure members are following good practice.  Meeting start times will usually be out of school hours commencing between 4.30pm – 5.30pm.  You can expect to attend approximately nine SAB meetings throughout the academic year plus optional training/networking sessions.  There is also the opportunity of occasional additional hours to clerk specific panel meetings.

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Excellent administration and communication skills 
• Experience of minute taking 

• Confidentiality and impartiality 
• Good interpersonal and organisation skills 
• Competent in Microsoft word 
• Essential email and internet access 
• Access to a computer is desirable.

Our schools are supported by the Central Services Team at Maiden Erlegh Trust who provide a range of business services and support our partner schools in carrying out their statutory responsibilities and core business functions.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve.  Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world.  The Trust currently comprises 8 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU.  As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas.  We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.  Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff. 

Benefits: 

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE 

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us.  As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff. 

• We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings. 
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels. 
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff. 
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff. 
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year. 

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org  for a more detailed discussion, if required. 

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references. 

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact the school directly.  

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and staff. We are also committed to being ambitious for all and supporting everyone to reach their full potential. All employees of the Trust are expected to share these commitments. All posts require satisfactory employment checks and references and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.