Clerk to Governors and Compliance Officer

We are seeking to appoint a full time Clerk to Governors & Compliance Officer. Clerk to Governors reports to: Chair of Governors (close liaison with Headmaster) Compliance Officer reports to: Chief Operating Officer Hours: Full time (flexibility regarding working hours required) As the governance professional, it is the responsibility of the Clerk to Governors to be the guide and guardian of the School’s governance and to ensure the quality and efficiency of the School’s governance is performed at the highest level. In respect of the duties of Clerk to Governors, the position holder reports directly to the Chair of Governors and should communicate regularly about governance matters. The Clerk will also liaise very closely with the Headmaster and with members of the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team as necessary. The Clerk will provide professional clerking services to the Governing Body, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, supporting effective governance, and ultimately enable the School and Governing Body to fulfil its strategic responsibilities. As Compliance Officer, the individual will support regulatory and inspection compliance. They will advise Governors and senior leaders on actions required to maintain compliance and support leaders who are responsible for maintaining areas of compliance. They will support the oversight of compliance with the: · Independent Schools Standards Regulations (ISSRs) · National Minimum Standards for Boarding · UKVI Sponsorship requirements · DfE and ISI regulatory guidance They will provide support to the Senior Deputy and PA before, during and after inspection visits, keep senior leaders and Governors informed of changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and conduct internal compliance audits as required. While responsibility for compliance remains with the relevant post holder, and the Compliance Officer plays an important supporting role in this regard; the position reports to the Chief Oper