Clerk to Governors

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Clerk will

• Plan, prepare and administer Local Committee meetings in line with Trust expectations
• Attend and minute meetings, which are usually held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm; if meeting times vary, notice will always be provided
• Produce clear, impartial and accurate minutes reflecting discussion, challenge and decisions
• Provide procedural and governance advice to the Chair and committee
• Maintain accurate governance records, update GovernorHub and support compliance with statutory requirements
• Use AI tools to support drafting, summarising and efficient document production

We are looking for someone who

• Has strong administrative experience and excellent written English
• Is confident and capable in the use of AI tools for drafting, summarising, note‑taking and minute production (essential)
• Has high digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and online systems
• Is well organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines independently
• Understands confidentiality, GDPR and safeguarding principles
• Can attend meetings that generally take place from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with flexibility when required and with notice given

Experience in clerking or school governance is helpful but not essential if strong transferable skills are demonstrated.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Flexible, annualised hours suited to someone seeking a small but meaningful role
• Support from an experienced governance team within a respected Multi‑Academy Trust
• The chance to make a positive contribution to the leadership of a local primary school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.