Casual Governing Board Clerk - Flexible Evenings

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Payment per meeting

Training & development

Support from School Governor Services

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking Casual Clerks to Governing Boards across Wakefield district. You will provide clerking support, prepare agendas, attend meetings (usually evenings), and record accurate minutes with guidance on procedures.

The role is flexible and ideal for individuals with strong organisational and administrative skills who want to contribute to effective school governance. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills are required.
• Candidates should be able to produce clear, accurate written records.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office / Teams are essential.
• You must be able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers.
• Attend governing board and committee meetings (usually evenings).
• Accurately record, produce and circulate minutes within set timescales.
• Provide procedural advice during meetings in line with statutory requirements.
• Support schools to meet governance, compliance and procedural expectations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Record keeping

Independent working

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking Casual Clerks to Governing Boards across Wakefield district. You will provide clerking support, prepare agendas, attend meetings (usually evenings), and record accurate minutes with guidance on procedures.

The role is flexible and ideal for individuals with strong organisational and administrative skills who want to contribute to effective school governance. Training and ongoing support are provided.