Clerk To Governors

Brockington College is a highly successful 11-16 college, where students enjoy ‘learning to live life to the full’. We are a member of Embrace Multi Academy Trust, which aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our stakeholders, including members of staff. Brockington College is a Church of England Academy, attended by students from a variety of faith backgrounds and our strong Christian ethos is the firm foundation for all that we do. Our modern college building provides state-of-the-art facilities that make a strong contribution to teaching standards and to student and staff well-being. Members of staff enjoy a range of CPD and INSET opportunities, a robust support system for ECTs, free car parking, weekly sports opportunities and voluntary prayer meetings, alongside other wellbeing opportunities The school runs a wide variety of enrichment opportunities for students, as well as a range of residential trips, which members of staff support both near and far, from the Forest of Dean and Norfolk to Iceland, Kenya and China.
We require a Clerk to Governors, starting in the autumn term, who will be accountable to the governing body, working effectively with the chair of governors, the Principal and other governors. There may also be the opportunity to work with other schools across the Trust. The clerk will be responsible for advising the governing body on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework. The clerk will secure the continuity of governing body business and observe confidentiality requirements.If you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form. The closing date for applications is Friday 31 May 2024 at 9am. It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards, with successfully shortlisted candidates informed by e-mail. Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our school website or viewing the documents below.Applications will only be accepted on the form provided and CVs or other forms of application will not be considered. The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time), aged 16 or over in the previous 10 years. References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.