Clerk to Governors

Job Title: Clerk to Governors

Salary: £2,031 - £2,171 per annum

Hours: 130 annualised hours

Location: St Egwin's CE Middle School

Employment Type: Permanent

We are seeking a positive and organised Clerk to Governors to join our school. Whilst experience is preferred, the right attitude, flexibility and willingness to learn are equally important.

Main purpose

You will play a key part in ensuring the Governing body is focused on its governance role and to strengthening the governance framework in the school to support its continued success. The successful candidate will have a track record of working in a governance role or in a complex and regulated environment, be highly organised, able to offer attention to detail and have excellent communication skills. Due to the nature of the work, the role requires flexibility during term time and the successful candidate will work both in school and from home according to the demands of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities Advice and Guidance

To provide expert advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters, ensuring the governing body understand their statutory duties, relevant legislation, and best practices, including guidance from the Department for Education and other regulatory frameworks.

Meeting Administration

Organisation and co-ordination of all Governing Body activity. Preparation of Full Board Meetings and Committee Meetings, ensuring agenda, minutes and supporting documents are accurate, timely and accessible. Managing complaints or appeals processes when escalated to Governing Body level.

Record Keeping and Compliance

Maintenance of policies, procedural documents and registers of interests to support transparency and compliance. Ensuring statutory policies are in place and highlight when reviews are required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Track record of working in a governance role or in a complex and regulated environment, high organisational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, flexibility during term time, ability to work both in school and from home.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrate the diversity of all its residents.

Safeguarding

St Egwin's CE Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and additional pre-employment checks.

Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Attached documents: Job Description - Clerk to Governors.docx