Admin Clerk to the Governing Body - Part-time

We are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and highly organised Admin Clerk to the Governing Body reporting to the Head of Governance and Company Secretary at Rainham Mark Education Trust. This role is for 304 hours per year (equating to approximately 8 hours per week) which will include 36 face to face meetings per year - all based within the Rainham area. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and keen to deliver the highest standards of Multi Academy Trust Governance, be a motivated and enthusiastic individual who possesses strong organisational skills and has the ability to work under pressure to support the team during meetings. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual who wishes to pursue a career within Governance and administration, whilst taking the advantage of the option to work flexibly with this annualised contract., + Attend 36 face-to-face board and committee meetings per academic year (34 meetings are between 5pm and 8pm)
+ Produce accurate minutes of meetings and action plans in line with the Terms of Reference for each committee
+ Support the Head of Governance to ensure all agendas and associated papers are uploaded onto the internal governance portal
+ Assist with policy compliance, including updating the policy review schedule and preparing policies for ratification
+ Assist the central services with social media posts and website updates
+ Assist the central services with the strategic marketing plan including the production of marketing material, + Free Health Checks
+ Free Flu Jabs
+ Free school lunch daily (from September 2024)
+ Cycle to Work Scheme
+ High quality CPD opportunities
+ Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
+ Access to Mental Health First Aiders
+ Onsite free parking

+ Experience of producing accurate and concise minutes at Board/Committee meetings
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Attention to detail and the ability to write fluently with a high level of accuracy
+ Capacity to work flexible hours and attend 36 face-to-face Board and Committee meetings per academic year
+ Ability to keep accurate records
+ Good time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
+ Committed to professional development to maintain knowledge and improve practice
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social-economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.
Our school was judged "Good" by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape.
Rainham Mark Education Trust is a family of three Academies in Medway, compromising of Rainham Mark Grammar School - Ofsted 'Good' May 2022, Riverside Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted 'Good' November 2019 and Twydall Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted 'Good' May 2023.
The core purpose of the Trust is to cultivate wisdom, character and strength in students so they can understand, celebrate and shape the world in which they live.
Together, our ambitions for the children in our local community continue to build on current success, and raise the bar further, such that the life chances of each child in our care are maximised through a deeply inclusive education, routinely high expectations, and a range of opportunities that seek to embed a love of learning.
Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET) is in a very exciting stage of its development, having recently realigned and strengthened our central team, relaunched our vision and established an ambitious future strategy.
The benefits of working for us include:
+ Support from a network of senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust
+ Regular planned opportunities to collaborate and share best practice within the Trust
+ Working with a team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff and Trustees
+ An outstanding offer of CPD opportunities
+ A sharp focus on staff well-being including Health Care provision
Rainham Mark Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We implement a robust recruitment process across the Trust that aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. The recruitment process involves conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, medical, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.