Clerk

Shared Service - Gloucester; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Governing Body Clerk to support school committees and governance processes, helping ensure meetings are effective and decisions are recorded in line with statutory and Trust requirements.

This role uses strong organisational skills and attention to detail to support governance across the Trust, including panels on suspensions and exclusions, with travel across the Trust for evening meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience taking minutes at formal committee or board meetings.
• Experience clerking in a school or academy trust setting and understanding governance procedures (exclusions, complaints, appeals).
• Ability to maintain detailed records and handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Arranging committee and panel meetings, preparing agendas and distributing meeting papers in advance.
• Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes that capture key discussions, decisions, actions and their rationale.
• Maintaining detailed records of committee membership, attendance, training and declarations of interest.
• Monitoring agreed actions and ensuring decisions are communicated to the relevant individuals.
• Providing procedural support for committees and assisting with panels relating to pupil suspensions, permanent exclusions and parental complaints.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Governance and Compliance Team to support effective governance across the Trust.

Skills

Minute taking

Governance procedures

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

Every Role Matters

The best schools are built by people who are passionate about making a difference, whatever their role.

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are looking for a dedicated Governing Body Clerk to support our school committees and governance processes, helping to ensure that meetings are effective, decisions are accurately recorded and the Trust’s governance responsibilities are met.

This is an opportunity to use your organisational skills, attention to detail and experience in formal minute-taking to support effective educational governance and contribute to the best possible outcomes for pupils.

About the Role

As a Governing Body Clerk, you will provide operational support to committees of the GLT Board of Trustees, including local school committees and panels. You will play an important role in ensuring that meetings are well organised, records are accurate and decisions are documented in line with statutory and Trust requirements.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Arranging committee and panel meetings, preparing agendas and distributing meeting papers in advance.
• Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes that capture key discussions, decisions, actions and their rationale.
• Maintaining detailed records of committee membership, attendance, training and declarations of interest.
• Monitoring agreed actions and ensuring decisions are communicated to the relevant individuals.
• Providing procedural support for committees and assisting with panels relating to pupil suspensions, permanent exclusions and parental complaints.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Governance and Compliance Team to support effective governance across the Trust.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has proven experience taking minutes at formal committee or board meetings, with excellent writing skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Has experience clerking in a school or academy trust setting and an understanding of governance procedures, including exclusions, complaints and appeals.
• Is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident coordinating meeting arrangements.
• Can maintain detailed records and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Communicates effectively and can build positive working relationships with committee members, headteachers and colleagues.
• Is flexible and able to attend evening meetings and travel across the Trust when required.

Why join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi-academy trust that provides excellent-quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary and secondary schools. Our schools are based across South London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Plymouth, with three Shared Services hubs supporting our wider organisation. We are building a family of like-minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from one another, while retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive through collaboration at every level and encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are Always Learning. To get a feel for life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our Why You Should Work for GLT recruitment brochure on our jobs portal. We offer our staff a range of benefits, including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11 November 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment