Job Details

Hours of work: 2.82 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time (As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 11 November 2016 Interview date: Week commencing Monday 14 November 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8EJ

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Hazel Court is an exciting and dynamic East Sussex County Council special school for pupils with severe and profound learning disabilities, but due to our outstanding ‘co-located’ facilities, we also have a number of pupils with abilities within the MLD range and high functioning autism. Hazel Court is a great school to work at, with a very welcoming and highly supportive whole staff team approach.

The Governing body are looking for someone who is reliable, confident, good with people and has an interest in school governance. You will also need to be confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and email and have access to a computer and the Internet.

Responsibilities include working effectively with the chair of governors, Headteacher and other governors and to secure the continuity of governing body business to advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the Governing Body works to the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role.

Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking: maintaining a business calendar including policy reviews.

The role will be recruited to under the Clerking Service Protocol; applicants must either hold a relevant award (BTEC level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Body or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme, for which funding and training will be provided.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.   This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). 

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.