Vacancies

Our successful primary school is a community where staff are passionate about providing a stimulating learning environment for all pupils whatever their ability.  We are looking for candidates who are committed to achieving high standards and being part of a hard-working team.  The successful candidates will have the qualities and skills necessary to enable all children to achieve their full potential.

We can offer you:

• Strong leadership, high quality support and a range of CPD
• A supportive and committed staff team
• Comprehensive induction and commitment towards your professional development
• Excellent resources, including ICT and a spacious working environment
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic children who are keen to develop their skills and make progress on their learning journey

For an application pack and further details of this exciting opportunity please email the school at the address shown above.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged – we would love the opportunity to meet you and show you round our school.

Closing date: Weds 2nd October 2024           

Interview date: week beg 7th Oct 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidates.

We are looking for a Clerk to the Governors to support our Governing Board, to commence as soon as possible.

This is a part-time, permanent contract position with approximately 100 – 110 hours per annum. Salary Grade E, Point 7-12 (£24,294 - £26,421 per annum, pro-rata – equivalent to £12.59- £13.69 per hour) depending on experience and length of service within the local authority.

This is a key role providing administrative support to the governing board of The Willows Primary School, reporting to the Chair of Governors. This vital position ensures the effectiveness of the governing board by meeting the administrative and procedural requirements and enabling the board to fulfil its statutory responsibilities.

Principally, the Clerk is responsible for preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher; taking and writing up the minutes at governors’ meetings and distributing documentation and other information to the governing board. The Clerk will also need to become familiar with the DfE’s Clerking Competency Framework, the Governance Handbook and provide accurate advice to governors as necessary.

Currently, meetings are held once a month, after school hours meaning that willingness to attend evening meetings is essential. However, most of the administrative duties can be undertaken in the successful candidate’s own home.

The successful candidate will also be expected to attend induction training and some training sessions, provided by the Local Authority, which are held during the working day.

We require someone with good listening skills, together with an ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team. Good English, Maths and IT/Microsoft Office skills are also essential required attributes.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with part 7 of the Immigration Act 1977; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

For an informal chat, please contact the Chair of Governors – Kate Parietti via email address kparietti@willows.w-berks.sch.uk with your telephone number and preferred time to call. An application form and job description can be sought via finance@willows.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 24th October 2024 and interviews will take place week commencing 4th November 2024