Clerk to Governors

ISC group; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingswood Foundation is seeking a highly organised Clerk to Governors (Governance Lead) to support the Governing Body and its committees with independent, confidential advice and administrative support. You will work closely with the Chair of Governors, the Principal and senior leaders to uphold robust governance practices and meet regulatory requirements.

The role combines governance expertise, meeting administration and relationship management, including coordinating the governance calendar,

Qualifications

• Experience in governance roles or clerking in education or charity sectors.
• Excellent administration, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the governance calendar, preparing agendas and papers.
• Attend meetings and produce high-quality minutes.
• Maintain governance records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support governor recruitment, induction and development.

Skills

Governance expertise

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Meeting coordination

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Clerk to Governors (Governance Lead) to play a pivotal role in supporting the work of the Kingswood Foundation's Governing Body.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic life of the School, providing independent and confidential advice and administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees. Working closely with the Chair of Governors, Governors, the Principal and senior leaders, you will help ensure robust governance practices that meet with legal, regulatory and best-practice requirements.

The role combines governance expertise, meeting administration, and relationship management. You will coordinate the governance calendar, prepare agendas and meeting papers, attend meetings, produce high-quality minutes, maintain governance records and support governor recruitment, induction and development. The successful candidate will be trusted with sensitive information and will demonstrate discretion, sound judgement and exceptional attention to detail.

This position would suit an experienced governance professional or clerk with excellent administration, organisational and communication skills, and an understanding of effective governance practice. Experience within education, charity or other regulated environments would be advantageous.

This is a part‑time position working 25 hours per week, term time only plus four additional weeks. Flexibility will be required, as some Governing Body and committee meetings take place outside normal working hours. Salary will be dependent on experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd November at 9am. Early applications are encouraged.

Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks, including a check of the children’s barred list.