Clerk to The Governing Council

Full Time (37.5 hours per week), Term Time Plus 4 Weeks The Clerk to the Governing Council plays a critical role in ensuring the effective governance of Benenden School. Drawing on best practices from leading independent schools, the Clerk will support the Chair of Governors, Council and Senior Leadership Team members in fulfilling their strategic, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities. Key responsibilities include: Governance oversight and compliance Meeting management and documentation Training, induction and communication Strategic and inspection support Panel support and appeals We are seeking applications from candidates who are excellent communicators, proactive and approachable; who have a talent for collaboration with our outstanding executive and non-executive leadership teams; who are experienced in overseeing best-in-class governance in a comparable (but not necessarily identical) environment; and who will relish playing an active role in our brilliant and supportive school community. A legal or governance qualification is essential as is excellent written and oral communication skills; diplomacy and discretion. Applicants must have a good understanding of charity law, educational regulations, safeguarding and data protection. About Benenden School Benenden is a leading girls’ boarding school with an international reputation for excellence. Routinely the recipient of industry recognition, the School has recently been named by Spear’s as one of the world’s 100 leading schools for the fourth year running, while inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate issued a rare “significant strength” for Benenden’s innovative curriculum of non-examined courses. Benenden has been an expert in teenage girls and at the cutting edge of girls’ education for more than 100 years. The School was founded in 1923 by three pioneering teachers from Wycombe Abbey who saw an opportunity to offer a different style of education for girls. They founded Benenden School,