Local Governance Professional (Clerk)

Job Overview

Hours: 5 hours per week.

Contract: Part Time, Term Time plus 5 Inset days and 10 additional days, Permanent.

Salary: JG5, SCP12 to SCP19, £28,598 - £32,061.

Actual Salary: £3,542.71 - £3,971.71 per week.

Location: 0900 - Churchill Academy.

Job type: Support Staff - Other. Job category: Support Role - Other.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing agendas in consultation with the Chair and Headteacher to ensure meetings are structured and focused.
• Accurately recording and distributing meeting minutes to document the decisions and actions of the Local Governing Body.
• Maintaining statutory records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Offering procedural and legislative guidance to governors to support lawful and transparent operations.
• Acting as a key liaison between the governing body, the school's leadership team and the wider trust.
• Contributing significantly to the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of the school.
• Participating in the wider network of Local Governance Professionals to share knowledge and engage in ongoing training.

What we offer

• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn.
• A friendly and successful school.
• A growing school with dedicated and hard working staff.
• A positive learning environment.
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community.
• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support.
• 24 hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi Academy Trust that has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 30 schools in the Trust. The Trust is cross phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. It is a mixed MAT and includes both non denominational and Church of England schools.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under represented groups.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026