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: Noon on 06 June 2017

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

Chyngton School Millberg Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3ST

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

The Governing Body are looking for someone who is reliable, confident, good with people and an interest in school governance.

Responsibilities will include working effectively with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher and other Governors to secure the continuity of governing body buYou will also be organised and able to implement good administration systems and have or develop a good knowledge around school governance administration and policy.

The role will be recruited under the Clerking Service Protocol; applicants must either hold a relevant award (BTEC Level 3 in Clerk to 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.

To apply for a recruitment pack or initial discussion, further information or a tour of the school please contact Jane Branson - Chair of Governors via the school office. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2009 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. 

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.