Clerk to Governors

Summary: The Clerk to Governors role involves providing professional clerking services to school governing bodies, advising on procedural, legal, and educational matters. The position requires minute-taking and administrative support, with a flexible work pattern that accommodates various commitments. Candidates should possess an understanding of educational issues and strong communication skills, with training and support provided. The role is hybrid, allowing for both in-person and remote work during term time meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise school governing bodies on procedural, legal, and educational matters.
• Take minutes of meetings and perform administrative functions.
• Prepare for and follow up on meetings, including remote work.
• Attend governing body meetings, primarily in the early evening.
• Support and shadow experienced clerks during the induction process.
• Participate in ongoing personal development and training opportunities.

Key Skills:

• Understanding of educational issues.
• Experience in minute-taking for formal meetings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT proficiency, including word processing and virtual meeting platforms.
• High standard of written English.

Salary (Rate): 16.93

City: Nottinghamshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other