Governor Support Specialist Officer

The Governor Support Service are looking for people to prepare the draft agenda and papers for Governing Board  meetings, attend Governing Board meetings and take formal minutes and provide support and guidance to Boards to support their effectiveness.  The majority of the meetings are outside of normal office hours, but there is an expectation to work flexibly within office hours also to ensure preparation for meetings and being available to provide support to Governing Boards.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

Our Values are:

Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?Maternity leave cover is required up until 20 March 2025 - Monday to Friday (term-time only).

22.5 hours, pro-rated salary: £12,608 - £14,424

As Clerk to the Governors, for a number of named schools, you will prepare the draft agenda, organise and circulate the papers and attend governors’ meetings (approx. 2 and 3 meetings a week) and take minutes of the proceedings.

You will also be responsible for the provision of support and detailed guidance to enable the governing boards to act effectively and legally, giving advice to the chair and governors on a wide range of governance matters to aid school improvement.  Therefore, there is a requirement to work flexibly to ensure that you are available in office hours to prepare for upcoming meetings, type up the minutes and provide ad hoc guidance to your Governing Boards.
Who are we looking for?Someone to join our friendly and highly valued service who is an excellent communicator, administrator and accurate minute taker, who is confident to provide advice and guidance to Governing Board’s to support the delivery of effective governance of schools within Coventry and beyond.

It is desirable that the successful candidate has a clean, full driving licence and access to a car.

The post holder will be expected to attend meetings at schools across Coventry and Warwickshire on a daily basis.

Full training and support will be provided by our skilled team to enable you to undertake this role.  If you would like more information about this opportunity please contact Kirsty.Russell@coventry.gov.uk

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date: 29 April 2024

 
About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies