School Governing Body Clerks

School Governing Body Clerks

Sessional rates:  £140 to £180 per meeting

(rising to £149 to £192 following successful completion of National College Clerks’ Development Programme)

NPW is a mutual organisation formed by Newham schools.  

We currently support over 100 schools, both within Newham and its surrounding boroughs, with a comprehensive range of high quality and reliable services. Our support removes the external pressures that our school leaders face, allowing them to focus on their core purpose - education.

We provide a professional clerking service to our clients and we are looking for applicants who:

•          are experienced minute takers
•          have the ability to gain a good understanding of school governance regulations and meeting procedures
•          have the confidence to provide advice at meetings
•          can build a strong working relationship with the governing bodies they support
•          are tactful and client focused

Governing body clerks are employed on sessional contracts and are required to support a range of different daytime or evening meetings. Clerks are supported by NPW Governor Services who provide training, advice and guidance and manage the clerking service on behalf of the governing bodies we support. All clerks are required to attend termly training sessions and complete the National College Clerks Development Programme.   

Closing Date: 31^st March 2017

The selection process will be a test for literacy and minute taking exercise. Those successful in the test would be invited for a final interview.