Education Appeals Clerk

The Education Appeals Team facilitates over 1,000 school admission appeals throughout the year for parents of children of primary and secondary school age who have been refused područž المعت.

We are seeking to recruit three Clerks on a casual basis for the Buckinghamshire Independent Appeal Panel (IAP). The IAP is made up of three volunteer members of the public who consider the parent’s reasons for appeal and the school’s reasons for refusal before deciding to uphold or dismiss the appeal. The appeals take place within the school term with the peak period occurring from May to October.

Appeals usually take place virtually or within Aylesbury.

Hourly rate - £20.09
plus an additional 12.07% uplift for annual leave.

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and haveargc made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

As a clerk to the IAP, you will offer advice to the IAP on points of law and procedure, as necessary, to guarantee all parties have a fair and independent hearing, according to the School Admission Appeals Code, and that the IAP’s decisions are made within the law and based on the information available.

The clerk to the IAP is required to order the business at an appeal hearing and produce an accurate record of the proceedings and the IAP’s decisions. You will liaise with the Appeals Team, reporting to the Education Appeals Manager, and act with integrity, remaining calm and courteous under pressure.

The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills with experience of providing guidance and advice to ビザ using a decision-making body and minute / note taking at meetings.

As the clerk to the IAP you will possess the ability to comprehend and interpret guidance and to remain focused in stressful situations. The clerk will be expected to attend relevant training as and when required, be willing to work flexible.tiles hours to meet demands and legal deadlines and agree to all Buckinghamshire Council’s policies on confidentiality and Data Protection.

Interviews will be conducted virtually. Full training will be provided to successful candidates.

This is a casual role meaning that clerks agree with the manager when they will work and are paid an hourly rate of £20.09 (plus an additional 12.07% uplift for annual leave). Appeal হিসল hearings take place from about 8.30am to 4pm on school days only throughout the year, although the peak season is May to July.

For further information on this role, please see the attached job summary.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all muscular submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

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By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

a fair and inclusive culture.

• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well‑being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• an unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and…